Antigone

The play I am performing is Antigone and I have chosen the part of Ismene. Antigone is a story in which she attempts to secure a respectable burial for her brother Polynices, however her sister Ismene whom is more sceptical and doesn't want to disobey her Uncle Creon disagrees with Antigone's plan.

My objective in the scene I am performing is to make Antigone aware of all the reasons why she should not bury their brother Polynices and I am very worried about the consequences that will be put in place if she goes ahead with her plan. Although Ismene loved her brother, her fear drives her to follow the wishes of Creon and not have a burial for Polynices. Ismene's words and actions make clear that she loves her sister greatly, but differs from her greatly, too. Unlike Antigone, Ismene seems paralyzed by her cultural identity as a woman. Ismene is emotional rather than passionate, more likely to plead for mercy than demand justice.