Several words which could be used to describe Antigone is loyal, bold, rebellious and caring. As for Ismene, I would describe her as obedient to the law, cautious and timid. If I were to choose an actor to play Antigone, I would choose Scarlet Johansson because Scarlet Johansson has played numerous characters who were brave. As for Ismene, I would cast Drew Barrymore because she has played fearful characters well before.

If Creon lived in today’s world, I believe he would use twitter. Twitter is a very opinionated website, where people are known for posting their political and religious beliefs. People on twitter can be very heated about their beliefs and Creon is also pretty heated. A part of his monologue from page 165 in todays language would be something like, “The biggest scum are people who have enough power to make a better world, yet don’t because they are always afraid of speaking up. “