Throughout the story, Antigone was given and took the opportunity to protect her personal dignity. “I am not afraid of the danger; if it means death, it will not be the worst of deaths-death without honor” (1024). Antigone defends herself in conversation with Ismene by choosing to die by honoring their brother Polyneices. “I should have praise and honor for what I have done. All these men here would praise me, were their lips not frozen shut with fear of you” (1036). Antigone points out to Creon that he has risen fear against him, and the fear is stopping the citizens of Thebes from agreeing with her on what she believes is right. Having her beliefs and opinions in mind, Antigone protects her actions against Ismene and Creon to further secure her personal dignity. …show more content…
“yes save yourself. I shall not envy you. There are those who will praise you;” (1039). Receiving the information of Antigone’s death, Ismene enters to die with her sister. Knowing that Ismene had committed no crime, Antigone refuses to allow her to suffer the punishment of death along with her. “Where Persephone welcomes the thin ghosts underground: And I shall see my father again, and you, Mother, and dearest Polyneices-” (1050). With or without her family alive, Antigone remains faithful and loyal to them as she prepares herself to reunite with them after her