Antigone journals

Antigone Journals

#1 November 21
The main points of interest in the first section of Antigone were that Antigone wants to be a true sister and not a traitor to the family. She tries to convince Ismene to help bury Polyneices. Ismene reminds Antigone that they are only women and are helpless. Though she is sorry to be unable to help her brother, she will not disobey the new law: "I must yield to those in authority" (Proloque, 5). Ismene is unable to convince the willful Antigone. I found that Antigone’s character is very stubborn and strong-willed. However, Ismene is more afraid of the consequences of her actions.

#2 December 3
The chorus is very obedient to their leaders. Creon commends them for their loyalty to Opedius. Now that Creon has power to the throne the chorus is loya...