of burying my own brother. Nor am I ashamed to act in defiant opposition to the rulers of the city. A thing to be held in awe is the common womb from which we were born, of a wretched mother and unfortunate father. Therefore, my soul, willingly share his evils, even though they are unwilling,and live in kindred spirit with the dead. No hollow-bellied wolves will tear his flesh—let no one decree that! Even though I am a woman, I will myself find the means to give him burial and a grave,carrying the earth in the fold of my linen robe. With my own hands I will cover him over—let no one decree it otherwise. Take heart, I will have the means to do it. HeraldI forbid you to act thus in violation of the city. AntigoneI forbid you to make useless proclamations to me. HeraldAnd yet a citizenry that has escaped evil can be harsh. AntigoneLet it be harsh! This man will not be unburied. HeraldWhat! Will you honor with burial a man whom the city detests? AntigoneFor a long time now the gods have ceased to hold him in honor.