Antigone 3

Journal: 4 literary techniques and their effects

Repetition: "Stronger than all fever, stronger than any nightmare, stronger that the shadow of the cupboard that used to snarl at me and turn into a dragon on the bedroom wall" (Antigone 14). This repetition of the word "stronger" emphasizes the amount of strength that Antigone needs to perform the task of burying her brother against the law. She must change her personality from weak to strong.

Personification: "Your arms around me aren't lying are they?" (Antigone 17). Antigone speaks about Haemon's arms as "lying" conveys the message that she is making sure that Haemon is not just putting his arms around her because he has to but because he truly is showing Antigone that he loves her. His arms are conveying that he loves her and Antigone is reassuring herself that he truly does before she dies.

Foreshadow: "But if there was a reason why I couldn't go on talking to her--" (Antigone 15). This foreshadows the end of Antigone's life and what will happen to her once she is caught. She will never be able to speak to her dog again.

Similie:  "A little young for what, my kitten?" (Antigone 14). This comparison of Antigone to a kitten is used to help the reader to understand the kind of motherly affection that the nurse has for Antigone. She calls her a kitten to show affection and to make her feel comfortable during her time of sorrow.