GetPassage urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0011.tlg002.perseus-eng2:78-86 urn:cts:greekLit:tlg0011.tlg002.perseus-eng2:78-86

I do them no dishonor. But to act in violation of the citizens’ will—of that I am by nature incapable.AntigoneYou can make that your pretext! Regardless, I will go now to heap a tomb over the brother I love.IsmeneOh no, unhappy sister! I fear for you!AntigoneDo not tremble for me. Straighten out your own destiny.IsmeneThen at least disclose the deed to no one before you do it.Conceal it, instead, in secrecy—and so, too, will I.AntigoneGo on! Denounce it! You will be far more hated for your silence, if you fail to proclaim these things to everyone.