Sunday, October 23, 2016

"Bring out the she-devil, and let her die / Now, with her bridegroom by to see it done!" (147).

What I don't understand about this line and Haemon's response ("That sight I'll never see. Nor from this hour / Shall you see me again. Let those that will / Be witness of your wickedness and folly.") is their stubbornness. I know pride is supposed to be a reoccurring theme in "Antigone", but could they seriously not work this out as father and son? Haemon has stated multiple sides that he is on Creon's side, yet Creon refuses to listen to him. Is there a reason Creon is so stubborn (besides using it as a plot device)? Or is Haemon untrustworthy for a reason?

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

My quote is:

"What more can I do, or undo, to help you?" (127).

This quote stood out to me, as Ismene says this to Antigone. In this line, she is willing to help, though she is reluctant throughout the rest of the act. Further, the first part is self explanatory, but what does "undo" mean in this context? What has been done that Ismene is willing to undo? I found this very strange.