How does the character of Ismene contrast with Antigone’s archetype? Ismene represents a coward in comparison to Antigone’s heroine.
Ismene shows true leadership compared to Antigone’s cowardice.
Ismene shows quiet confidence, which is the opposite of Antigone’s leadership.
Ismene displays the physical strength of a warrior that Antigone does not have.

Ismene represents a coward in comparison to Antigone’s heroine.

Explanation:

Sophocles' "Antigone" revolves around the story of Antigone and her death after choosing loyalty for one's family against the king's order. The tragedy focuses on family, right vs. wrong, mortal law against divine law, etc.

In the tragedy, Antigone bravely went against the decree of King Creon in burying her "traitor" brother Polynices. She defied the king rather than be held responsible for not doing what is right by the gods. Her sister Ismene, on the other hand, seemed more mellow and scared in the idea of giving their brother a proper burial. She also tried to dissuade Ismene not to go against the king, which Antigone did anyway.

Thus, Ismene is a cowardly character as compared to Antigone's heroic act.

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.

he can eat everything and drink whatever he wants

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