Antigone’s defiance of Creon’s decree first influences Ismene by altering her original opinion towards Creon. When asking for Ismene’s assistance in the burial of Polyneices, Antigone states, “And now you can prove what you are:/ A true sister, or a traitor to your family.”(Prologue ll. 26-27) Antigone is willing to die for her brother’s honor and believes his honor to be more important than her earthly life. Antigone considers Ismene a traitor because she is not supporting their family with her refusal to help. Although Ismene supports Antigone’s idea, Ismene expresses her initial

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