Listen, Ismenê:Creon buried our brother Eteoclês 15With military honors, gave him a soldier’s funeral,And it was right that he should; but Polyneicês,They fought as bravely and died as miserably,--They say that Creon has sworn...And now you can prove what you are:A true sister, or a traitor to your family.(page 2 15-25)
Antigone and Ismene are speaking
Deslizar: 2
Ah sister!Oedipus died, everyone hating him...But oh, Antigone,Think how much more terrible than theseOur own death would be if we should go against Creon 45And do what he has forbidden! We are only women,We cannot fight with men, Antigone!The law is strong, we must give in to the lawIn this thing, and in worse. I beg the DeadTo forgive me, but I am helpless: I must yield 50To those in authority. And I think it is dangerous businessTo be always meddling.(page 3 40-50 lines)
Antigone and Ismene are speaking
Deslizar: 3
Go away, Ismene:I shall be hating you soon, and the dead will too,For your words are hateful. Leave me my foolish plan:I am not afraid of the danger; if it means death, 80It will not be the worst of deaths ––death without honor.(page 4 line 80)
Go then, if you feel that you must.You are unwise,But a loyal friend indeed to those who love you.(page 4 line 81-84)