Journal 9

3 literary techniques and their effect from you reading:

Pg. 61: lines 54-60: There is a contrast in the characters Antigone and Ismene. Antigone appears to be stronger and bolder than Ismene, and it seems that this could bring about her downfall because she refuses to obey Creon's new law that states that no one should bury or mourn their brother, Polynices.

Pg. 64: lines 105-106: There is a motif of strength throughout the beginning of the reading. This reveals the character of Antigone, and how she will do what is morally right to her no matter what, even if that means she will be put to death. This sets the stage of what to expect from Antigone from now on.

Pg. 75: Creon treats Sentry how Oedipus treated Teiresias in Oedipus the King. Since Oedipus brought about his own downfall, and Creon is showing similar characteristics to Oedipus right before he realized the truth, it gives the feeling that Creon will find out a truth about himself. Furthermore, it gives the feeling that Creon could possibly bring about his own downfall in this play.