Ismene is continually in her sister's shadow. In Antigone , Ismene's fear of challenging Creon and the laws of the state prevent her from sharing in her sister's bold plan and, ultimately, her fate. In this play, the closest view of the sisters' relationship, Ismene's words and actions make clear that she loves her sister greatly, but differs from her greatly, too. Unlike Antigone, Ismene seems paralyzed by her cultural identity as a woman.
Ismene is emotional rather than passionate, more likely to plead for mercy than demand justice. A Messenger from Corinth A man bringing news of the royal family to Oedipus. A Shepherd A herder from the nearby mountains, who once served in the house of Laius. A Messenger A man who comes from the palace to announce the death of the queen and the blinding of Oedipus. Chorus A group of Theban elders, and their Leader, who comment on the events of the drama and react to its tragic progression.
Oedipus Former king of Thebes, now a blind beggar who wanders from place to place. Considered a pariah because of his sins, Oedipus suffers abuse and rejection everywhere he goes. Antigone Daughter of Oedipus. She leads her blind father on his travels and serves his needs. Ismene Daughter of Oedipus, sister of Antigone. She lives in Thebes and brings her father and sister news while they stay in Colonus. Theseus King of Athens. As more… read analysis of Jocasta.
The Chorus In this play, the chorus represents the elder citizens of Thebes, reacting to the events of the play. The chorus speaks as one voice, or sometimes through the voice of its leader.
It praises, damns… read analysis of The Chorus. The messenger himself gave Oedipus as a baby to the Corinthian king and queen. He got… read analysis of A Messenger. The shepherd was also an eyewitness to the death of King Laius. When Oedipus commands the shepherd to… read analysis of A Shepherd.
He comes to the royal house to tell Oedipus of the city's suffering and to ask Oedipus to save Thebes once more. Daughter of Oedipus and half-sister of Oedipus. Still a small child in Oedipus Rex , Antigone appears at the end to bid farewell to her father. She is the main character of Sophocles's Antigone. Like Antigone , Ismene is a small child and appears only at the end of the play when her father says goodbye to her.
Cite This Page. Theseus is the only one who knows the spot at which Oedipus descended to the underworld—a secret he promises Oedipus he will hold forever. Sometimes comically obtuse or fickle, sometimes perceptive, sometimes melodramatic, the Chorus reacts to the events onstage. Read an in-depth analysis of Chorus. SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Themes Motifs Symbols. Characters Character List. Polynices Son of Oedipus, and thus also his brother. Theseus The king of Athens in Oedipus at Colonus.
Chorus Sometimes comically obtuse or fickle, sometimes perceptive, sometimes melodramatic, the Chorus reacts to the events onstage. Next section Oedipus.
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