That she is inconsistent in practicing her religion is a way in which Antigone is not holy in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone believes in her religion of cherished traditions, divine will, family ties and prophesied fats. She generally can be seen as a practicing believer. But she is inconsistent in disrespecting her uncle King Creon, the gods' earthly representative in Thebes.
Because the crime is a violation of an illegal royal edict but not of any divine law Antigone says that her crime is holy in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.E.C.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is considered a criminal in terms of an illegal royal edict. That edict sanctions god-given burial rights for her brother Eteocles but denies them to her brother Polyneices. Antigone's act of burying Polyneices is in line with what the gods want for all Thebans and therefore may be considered holy.
The truth seems to be that a crime was actually committed. Calling it "holy" would be the untruth.
In "Antigone," the phrase "this crime is holy" reflects Antigone's belief that her actions—defying King Creon's orders to give her brother Polyneices a proper burial—are morally and divinely justified. She views her duty to honor the gods and her family as paramount, even if it means breaking the law. This highlights the central conflict between human law and divine law, emphasizing the theme of individual moral responsibility versus state authority. Antigone's conviction underscores her commitment to what she perceives as a higher justice.
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
loyalty: "sister do not scorn me; let me share your death and the holy homage to the dead." (Ismene, scene 2) -EVEN THOUGH ISMENE DIDNT WANT TO BE PART OF ANTIGONE'S PLAN TO BURY THEIR BROTHER IN THE FIRST PLACE, SHE HAS CHOSEN TO REMAIN LOYAL TO HER SISTER; SHE WANTS TO DIE ALONGSIDE ANTIGONE.
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The sister of Antigone is Ismene.
Ismene is Antigone's sister