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What information does Antigone give to Ismene at the beginning of 'Antigone'?
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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.
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What information does Antigone give about Oedipus to Ismene at the beginning of 'Antigone'?
That their father leaves a legacy of dishonor, pain, rumor and shame is the information that Antigone gives about Oedipus to Ismene at the beginning of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone gives unspecified information about disgraced King Oedipus. Antigone indicates that she and her sister Ismene have experience with woe. She traces it back to unnamed problems in her father's life.
What information does Antigone give to Ismene at the beginning of the scene?
She tells Ismene of the news the Creon has passed the law that the 'traitors' who died fighting agaisnt the state shall not be buried, they shall be left to rot. She also tells her that she is going to fight against this law and bury Polynices anyway out of respect to her brother.
What does Antigone ask Ismene to help her do?
Give their brother Polynices a proper burial.
What does Antigone ask her sister to do in 'Antigone'?
Help her bury their brother is what Antigone asks her sister to do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone asks her sister, Princess Ismene, to help bury their brother Polyneices. With Ismene, Antigone can give her brother the below ground burial to which he is entitled. Without her, Antigone can give no more than a partial burial under a layer of dust.
Why does Ismene want to help Antigone?
At first, Ismene doesn't want to help her sister Antigone bury their brother Polyneices. But she changes her mind once Antigone is caught in the act. Ismene wants to support her sister, even die with her, and give honor to the dead. Additionally, she says that life without the living presence of Antigone holds no charm.
What information does Antigone give about Oedipus to Ismene at the beginning of 'Antigone'?
That their father leaves a legacy of dishonor, pain, rumor and shame is the information that Antigone gives about Oedipus to Ismene at the beginning of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone gives unspecified information about disgraced King Oedipus. Antigone indicates that she and her sister Ismene have experience with woe. She traces it back to unnamed problems in her father's life.
What information does Antigone give to Ismene at the beginning of the scene?
She tells Ismene of the news the Creon has passed the law that the 'traitors' who died fighting agaisnt the state shall not be buried, they shall be left to rot. She also tells her that she is going to fight against this law and bury Polynices anyway out of respect to her brother.
What does Antigone ask Ismene to help her do?
Give their brother Polynices a proper burial.
What does Antigone ask her sister to do in 'Antigone'?
Help her bury their brother is what Antigone asks her sister to do in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone asks her sister, Princess Ismene, to help bury their brother Polyneices. With Ismene, Antigone can give her brother the below ground burial to which he is entitled. Without her, Antigone can give no more than a partial burial under a layer of dust.
How are Antigone and Ismene the same in 'Antigone'?
That they love their family is the way in which Antigone and Ismene are the same in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban sister princesses Antigone and Ismene both care about the family into which they are born. But Antigone is older and more willing to give physical and verbal proof of her feelings. In contrast is Ismene, who is young, more easily cowed and less willing to express and defend her familial loyalty until she is backed up against the wall and faces the prospect of being alone with her fears and timidity.
Why does Ismene want to help Antigone?
At first, Ismene doesn't want to help her sister Antigone bury their brother Polyneices. But she changes her mind once Antigone is caught in the act. Ismene wants to support her sister, even die with her, and give honor to the dead. Additionally, she says that life without the living presence of Antigone holds no charm.
What advice does Ismene give to Antigone in 'Antigone'?
That she must not break the law but to be secretive if she does break it is the advice given by Ismene to Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene believes in respecting the laws of her uncle, King Creon. She therefore does not want to break his law of non-burial of the Theban dead by burying her brother Polyneices. When she realizes that her sister Antigone is intent upon breaking the law, Ismene then recommends that the law-breaking be carried out as secretly as possible.
Which information does Antigone give to Ismene?
That she'll disobey a recent law denying god given rights of below ground burial and funeral services to the body of their dead brother Polyneices is the information that Antigone gives to her sister Ismene. The law is issued, and will be enforced, by the sisters' uncle and sovereign, Theban King Creon. Disobedience carries a death sentence.
How does Ismene feel about Antigone?
Ismene is terrified of Antigone's boldness at wanting to give their brother, Polyneices, an honorable burial. She also desires a burial for their brother, but is too afraid of the death penalty and refuses to participate in Antigone's plans, causing Antigone to disown her in contempt. Despite her refusal to help Antigone, Ismene later willingly offers to die alongside her sister even though she didn't bury Polyneices. Thus she still is loyal to her sister despite her cowardice.
Does Antigone appreciate Ismene's claim of helping bury Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
No, Antigone does not appreciate Ismene's claim to having helped bury Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone alone takes the risk of burying her brother Polyneices despite a contradictory law by King Creon, her uncle and intended father-in-law. Because her sister Ismene does not help her, Antigone must give their brother a partial, above-ground burial instead of one below-ground. She therefore does not at all appreciate it when Ismene makes the false claim of helping in the burial and therefore deserving of a share of the blame.
What is Antigone's reaction to Ismene's help in 'Antigone'?
Antigone believes that Ismene is a traitor to her family becausy she doesn't want to help Antigone bury their brother Polynieces. Ismene cares more about herself thatn her brother's afterlife.
What does Antigone plan to do with Polyneices in 'Antigone'?
Give him a proper burial and Theban-stylefuneral rites is what Antigone plans to do with Polyneices in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, the gods guarantee all Thebans of below-ground burials and funeral rites. Theban Princess Antigone's brother Polyneices is being denied these rights by a law recently issued by Antigone's uncle, King Creon. Antigone plans to give Polyneices a below-ground burial if her sister Ismene helps or a partial burial if Ismene refuses. Either way, Polyneices' body will be considered buried in compliance with Theban traditions.
