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Fear of the consequences is the reason for Ismene's refusal in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone asks her sister Ismene to help her break a royal edict and bury their brother Polyneices. Ismene does not want to help since an act of defiance will be met with a punitive reaction. Ismene in fact fears the consequences since the punishment is the humiliating, painful death by being pelted by stone-throwing Theban peers.
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Why does ismene refuse antigone's request?
Because Ismene is afraid of getting arrested and being stoned to death by order of King Creon.
Why does ismene refuse to help Antigone?
Ismene refuses to help Antigone because she follows Creon's laws. She knows the outcome of what will happen, and though she wishes to help Antigone, she claims herself as just a 'woman', meaning they can't fight against the men, and the laws they set up in their life. in the end though, Ismene comes in to help Antigone, when she finally realizes what is actually right.
Who is the sister of antigone?
The sister of Antigone is Ismene.
Who is Antigone's sister?
Ismene is Antigone's sister
What does Antigone accuse Ismene?
Ismene wouldn't help Antigone bury the body of their brother, but when Antigone is caught she won't let Ismene take any of the blame because she was loyal to the law and not to her family.
Why does ismene refuse antigone's request?
Because Ismene is afraid of getting arrested and being stoned to death by order of King Creon.
Why does ismene refuse to help Antigone?
Ismene refuses to help Antigone because she follows Creon's laws. She knows the outcome of what will happen, and though she wishes to help Antigone, she claims herself as just a 'woman', meaning they can't fight against the men, and the laws they set up in their life. in the end though, Ismene comes in to help Antigone, when she finally realizes what is actually right.
Who is Antigone's sister?
Ismene is Antigone's sister
Who is the sister of antigone?
The sister of Antigone is Ismene.
Who is Antigone's sister?
Ismene is Antigone's sister
What are the names of Oedipus's daughters in Antigone?
Antigone & Ismene
What does Antigone accuse Ismene?
Ismene wouldn't help Antigone bury the body of their brother, but when Antigone is caught she won't let Ismene take any of the blame because she was loyal to the law and not to her family.
Is Antigone the sister of?
Ismene
Who was Antigone's sister?
Ismene
How do Antigone and Ismene settle their differences in 'Antigone'?
Nothing indicates that differences are settled between Antigone and Ismene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Ismene does not appear in the play after her explosive interaction with her sister Antigone during the latter's trial. Subsequently, Creon indicates that he will release Ismene, as innocent of wrongdoing, and punish Antigone, as the lone perpetrator.
When Creon accuses ismene of helping antigone what does ismene say?
nigah screw you. I aint helpin' antigone she a dumb hoe.
What is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene in 'Antigone'?
Sisters and cousins is the relationship between Antigone and Ismene in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Antigone and Ismene are the daughters of disgraced Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta. Their parents both are direct descendants of Cadmus, Thebes' founder and first king, but by different grandchildren. Their parents therefore are cousins to each other as are the sisters Antigone and Ismene.
