Question

1. what do these lines from lines 38 - 41 most reveal about the tension between antigone and ismene? ismene: but how, my rash, fond sister, in such case can i do anything to make or mar? antigone: say, wilt thou aide me and abet? decide. ismene: in what bold venture? what is in thy thought? a. ismene views antigone as powerless to create change and is worried for her sister. antigone wants ismene to help her but must first explain her plans. b. ismene views antigone as reckless and is reluctant to assist antigone. antigone wants ismene to agree to help her without first knowing the plan. c. ismene views antigone as troubled and has decided to avoid antigone. antigone wants ismene to explain how she can regain her trust. d. ismene views antigone as meddling and is annoyed. antigone wants ismene to undertake a journey. 4. what does compulsion mean as it is used by ismene in lines 63 - 66? therefore i plead compulsion and entreat the dead to pardon. i perforce obey the powers that be. tis foolishness, i ween, to overstep in aught the golden mean. a. an inability to make a decision b. a refusal to do what is required c. a duty to act according to the law

Explanation:

For question 3, Ismene calls Antigone "rash", showing she views Antigone as reckless. Antigone asks Ismene to decide to help without first revealing her plan. For question 4, Ismene says she "perforce obey" the powers that be, meaning she feels compelled by a duty to act according to the law when using "compulsion".

Answer:

1. B. Ismene views Antigone as reckless and is reluctant to assist Antigone. Antigone wants Ismene to agree to help her without first knowing the plan.
2. C. A duty to act according to the law