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A powerless conservative in a male-dominated society and then an armchair revolutionary are the political styles represented by Ismene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene's political style first is evidenced at the play's beginning, when she supports the view of the dominant powerholders in the male-dominated society of Thebes. The second is at her sister Antigone's trial for breaking a royal law that contradicts divine law and Theban traditions. In this second instance, she makes a false claim to breaking the law, but is cautious, logical and respectful in the defense.
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What happens to Ismene after Antigone's death in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is unknown what happens to Ismene after Antigone's death in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene appears in the Prologue in conjunction with her and her sister Antigone deciding what to do or not to do about the non-burial edict against the disloyal Theban dead. She then appears in Episode 2 during Theban King Creon's interview of Antigone about breaking the law and giving her brother Polyneices a partial but still proper Theban-style burial. Ismene makes no other appearances, and there are no references to her. But in Episode 3 Antigone describes herself as the last daughter of the Theban royal house. So either Ismene is dead or Antigone disowns her.
What are Ismene's actions in 'Antigone'?
Acceptance of human law, admission of guilt, an attempt to share in the blame, and an effort to talk Creon out of the death penalty are Ismene's actions in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene chooses to obey a human law that makes Theban-style burials and funerary rites the privileges of some instead of the god-given rights of all. But she makes a false admission of guilt in an attempt to share the blame when her law-breaking sister Antigone is arrested and threatened with the death sentence. When Antigone refuses her help, Ismene tries to sway Creon towards the equivalent of acquittal or probation by reminding him of his son's engagement to Antigone.
What are the differences in the ways in which Antigone and Ismene dealt with perceived injustice in 'Antigone'?
Rebellious versus cowed are the terms that summarize the different ways in which Antigone and Ismene deal with perceived injustice in the play "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and her sister Ismene learn that their brother Eteocles will have his god-given right to a proper Theban-style burial honored as a defender of Thebes in the recent civil war of royal succession. In contrast, their brother Polyneices will have that right denied as a traitor to Thebes. Ismene focuses on the fact that one brother will receive his proper due and that it is not her right to question the ways of the men who rule. In contrast, Antigone focuses on the discrimination against Polyneices and about what she can do to resist an unfair law that she considers illegal in contradicting divinely-expressed will and Theban traditions.
What information does Antigone give to Ismene at the beginning of 'Antigone'?
That proper Theban-style burial rites are being respected for their brother Eteocles but not forPolyneices and she intends to bury Polyneicesis the information given by Antigone to Ismene at the beginning of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone says that their uncle, King Creon, is issuing an edict that honors god-given burial and funeral rites to loyalists such as Eteocles but denies them to perceived traitors such as Polyneices. Antigone intends to obey divine will and disobey Creon's law. With her sister Ismene's help, she can bury Polyneices underground. On her own, she can give a partial burial by which the body is left above ground and completely covered with a layer of dust. Either way, the body is considered buried.
What does Antigone tell Ismene she plans to do in the opening scene of 'Antigone'?
That she is going to deliberately disobey a royal edict that carries a death sentence is what Antigone tells Ismene that she will do in the opening scene of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon issues an edict against the proper, Theban-style mourning and burying of the disloyal dead. With that edict, he justifies burying his loyal nephew Eteocles and not burying his disloyal nephew Polyneices. But Creon's niece, Theban Princess Antigone, plans to disobey the non-burial law and give her brother Polyneices the same respect in death as her brother Eteocles.
Is the aesthetic style of 'Antigone' epic or formal or theatrical?
The aesthetic style of 'Antigone' is theatrical. An epic style tells the story of the feats and genealogies of heroic figures. A formal style is recognized by its controls and restraints in dealing with emotion charged issues. A theatrical style is characterized by drama. An absence of heroic recountings and comprehensive bloodlines, an abundance of emotion, and the presence of drama describe 'Antigone'. So the play is neither epic nor formal, but indeed theatrical.
What does Antigone do in 'Antigone'?
Bury her brother, defend divine will, defy a royal edict, disdain an earthly ruler, refuse help and take her own life are what Antigone does in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone buries her brother Polyneices despite an illegal royal edict of non-burial of the disloyal Theban dead. She decides to break the royal law and honor divinely sanctioned rights of all Thebans to below ground burials and Theban style funeral rites. She makes no effort to hide her crime or to avoid or lessen her punishment. She sabotages her sister Ismene's attempt at a pardon or lesser punishment by claiming to be a participant in the crime. Antigone ultimately takes her own life rather than draw out her death sentence of live burial and starvation.
What style of writing is used in 'Antigone'?
A style of writing is a distinctive manner of expression. Poetry is a manner of expression that's calculated to produce vivid imagery in the mind and to create an emotional response through meaning, sound, and rhythm. The writing style in the play 'Antigone' is poetic. That poetic style of writing definitely is used to call forth vivid mental images and to get readers and viewers to sympathize with the main character, Antigone.
What do you think Antigone looks like?
Answer #1 by Pernys32 She buried her brother singlehanded. She must have had big muscles. Answer #2 by Ginezumi Antigone asked her sister Ismene for help in burying their brother Polyneices. Ismene refused. Antigone indicated that she didn't have the strength to give him an actual burial on her own. Because she had to do everything herself, Antigone honored her brother with the proper burial rites and rituals even though a below-ground burial didn't take place. Instead, she covered the corpse with a light sprinkling of dust and then an anointing with the necessary, sacred oils. Perhaps the most famous representation of Antigone has been by Frederic Leighton[December 3, 1830-January 25, 1896], 1st Baron Leighton. In the style of the time, Leighton's Antigone may have been somewhat plump. But the representation was just of the head, neck, and shoulders. Leighton's interpretation and those of others may be found by entering 'Antigone' at Google Images. In actuality, Antigone may have been more physically fit than plump. Prior to the action of the play 'Antigone', she had joined her father, disgraced Theban King Oedipus, in exile. So she may have gotten a lot of exercise in their journeys. And she may have gotten used to eating sparsely. Such descriptions would fit with the two most famous representations of Antigone in film: Genevieve Bujold [b. July 1, 1942] and Irene Papas [b. September 3, 1926].
What does Antigone say about Eteocles in 'Antigone'?
That he deserves his funeral honors is what Antigone says about Eteocles in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone does not criticize her dead brother Eteocles. She describes his below ground burial as his due. She characterizes him as worthy of the full military honors conferred on him as part of the Theban style funeral rites.
What rites does Antigone perform for her dead brother in 'Antigone'?
Proper, Theban-style funeral rites are the rites performed by Antigone for her dead brother in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone gives the body of her dead brother Polyneices a Theban burial. The burial is supposed to be below-ground. But Antigone lacks the strength for anything other than a partial burial, by which the body remains above ground, but covered with a layer of dust. Whether complete or partial, the burial must be accompanied by anointing with sacred liquid from a special ewer. Then the body will be considered as having received a proper, Theban-style burial and funeral rites.
What citation style should be used for political science research papers?
The most commonly used citation style for political science research papers is the American Political Science Association (APSA) style.
