From the play that I read, Antigone, there is a character that strongly identifies with me. Out of all of the characters, I discovered that Ismene has the most similarities as me than the others because we are both supportive and care for our family members, regardless of their actions.
To begin with, Ismene is reasonably a self-righteous person because she thinks ahead and follows the laws. The following quote will demonstrate simply as is, “But think of the danger! Think what Creon will do!” (47). In this line, Ismene is attempting to convince Antigone to not bury her brother Polyneices. Creon’s law says if anyone buries Polyneices, they shall receive grand consequences and Ismene wants to follow that law, so that he does not do anything to them. She simply just does not want any conflict with him.
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“Go then, if you feel that you must. You are unwise, but a loyal friend indeed to those who love you.” (48). She says that to Antigone because she supports her even though she is doing the wrong thing. Technically, it is not the wrong thing because Antigone wants to pay her dues for her own brother. Ismene sees this and believes that Antigone is a good person because of that. Ismene wants her to be careful when breaking the law.
Furthermore, Ismene does not want her sister to die because she doesn't know what she would do if her sister wasn’t there with her alive. “What do I care for life when you are dead?” (56). In this quote, Ismene seems very caring towards her sister Antigone even after their small ‘argument’. The only reason why she wouldn’t know what to do without Antigone is because she would be Oedipus’ last child left, so she would be all by herself. Basically Antigone is Ismene’s other half because they are sisters and are also the only ones left ever since the battle between their brothers with both of each
To begin with, Ismene is reasonably a self-righteous person because she thinks ahead and follows the laws. The following quote will demonstrate simply as is, “But think of the danger! Think what Creon will do!” (47). In this line, Ismene is attempting to convince Antigone to not bury her brother Polyneices. Creon’s law says if anyone buries Polyneices, they shall receive grand consequences and Ismene wants to follow that law, so that he does not do anything to them. She simply just does not want any conflict with him.
Next, Ismene believes that it is best to not …show more content…
“Go then, if you feel that you must. You are unwise, but a loyal friend indeed to those who love you.” (48). She says that to Antigone because she supports her even though she is doing the wrong thing. Technically, it is not the wrong thing because Antigone wants to pay her dues for her own brother. Ismene sees this and believes that Antigone is a good person because of that. Ismene wants her to be careful when breaking the law.
Furthermore, Ismene does not want her sister to die because she doesn't know what she would do if her sister wasn’t there with her alive. “What do I care for life when you are dead?” (56). In this quote, Ismene seems very caring towards her sister Antigone even after their small ‘argument’. The only reason why she wouldn’t know what to do without Antigone is because she would be Oedipus’ last child left, so she would be all by herself. Basically Antigone is Ismene’s other half because they are sisters and are also the only ones left ever since the battle between their brothers with both of each