1. Antigone
She has overheard the commotion caused by the messenger's announcement and asks the messenger to tell her what has happened. ... Antigone's fine linen noose reflects her elaborate clothing, which suggests she dressed up for a special occasion. ... The image of the teary-eyed Haemon bawling to his lifeless bride denotes his intense mourning and love for Antigone. ... Not only does Antigone commit suicide, but Haemon, "doomed, [and] desperate with himself", also takes his life by, "by leaning his full weight on the blade, / [and burying] it in his body halfway to the hilt" (lines136...
- Word Count: 1318
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate