Exploring the text

Exploring the text

Antigone and Ismene 

What did we focus on when exploring this scene?

We focused on the different sides of the two characters, Antigone the strong character that believes in family and peace and ismene who doesn't want to go against the laws and follows the kings orders. 

How did you explore the characters practically? 

We looked at he scene between Antigone and Ismene and read them, changing tone and posture to suit how we interpreted the scene and characters. 

What did you discover about the relationship between the sisters? 

I discovered the two sisters had an unbalanced relationship as you can clearly see they have very different characteristics and beliefs we can tell who is 'the bossy/demanding sister' and who doesn't break the rules. 

How did this scene link to some of the information you discovered in the session about the historical context?

Antigone and Creon

What did we focus on when exploring this scene?

We focused on two different versions and how we interpret each of them also the differences and how the language has changed over time. We also looked at power and the anger shown in each character. 

How did you explore the characters practically? 

We got into pairs and each half of the class got given a different version of the scene we then went and read it , carrying on we started putting in emotions that we thought fitted best and any movement. After this some people performed each version and we compared the two.  

What did you discover about the relationship between the characters? 

-In version 1 i discovered the two characters both had there ideas on what is right set in there head, yet Creon seemed as he needed to be persuaded and told what Antigone thought was right. i also discovered that Creon ruled over Antigone in a certain way meaning he could look down on her. 

- In version 2 i could see Antigone's anger come out through the use of language and the words she used towards Creon showed fury, i could tell Creon didn't have much to say about his decision because his replies were weak. 

How did this scene link to some of the information you discovered in the session about the historical context?

This linked to the historical context that we looked at because we learnt how in those times women were accepted they were frowned upon and looked at as useless, this is linked to there relationship because some would say this how Antigone is treated, as someone who has no right to talk over higher power or dictate what is to be done.