Why does Antigone insist that Ismene not take part in her punishment?

A.
She promises her father that she will protect Ismene.

B.
She wants to persuade Ismene to pray for their brother.

C.
She despises her sister for refusing to help bury their brother.

D.
She hopes that Haimon will marry Ismene.

Question

Why does Antigone insist that Ismene not take part in her punishment?	
 
 A.
She promises her father that she will protect Ismene.
 
 B.
She wants to persuade Ismene to pray for their brother.
 
 C.
She despises her sister for refusing to help bury their brother.
 
 D.
She hopes that Haimon will marry Ismene.

anonymous · Answer

C

bookworm14 · Answer

The answer to this one is C. Antigone hates her sister for not helping her bury her brother. Anotgone is dying a noble death, and believes her sister is not worthy since she did nothing honorable