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Ismene Flashcards

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Ismene’s role

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antithesis to Antigone = reasonable and understands her place, bows to Creon’s edict and tries to dissuade Antigone from her act of rebellion
contrasts Antigone’s fiery nature and defiance to law of man

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Interpretation of Ismene

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obedient
typical Athenian woman
ingenue (innocent and sophisticated)
innocent
docile
timid

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Ismene casting

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young 15/16 year old girl
tall 5’7 (smaller than Antigone) aristocratic looking
long blonde wavy hair with small plaits
hazel eyes = familial connection to Antigone
long nose
rosy pink makeup = feminine and innocent

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Ismene costume

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white chiton/peplos with gold embellishments
gold leaf hairband and belt
light brown cothurnus

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Audience response to Ismene

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sympathy = she has no choice but to abide to Creon’s law, her love and concern for Antigone - surrendering both traditional and modern

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Ismene key moments

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prologue
Episode 3

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