Anouilh Journal 2

4 Techniques and their effects:

1. Figure of Speech
"What is it that's eating your heart out?" (Anouilh 14). This figure of speech is said by the Nurse to Antigone trying to figure out what is wrong with her. She asks her in a very loving tone after calling her pet names such as "My sparrow" showing that the Nurse truly cares about Antigone and what might be bothering her. This helps the reader see the close and intimate relationship between the two women.
2. Simile
Antigone is talking about Ismene with Haemon. "She's like a fruit" (Anouilh 17). Using this simile to describe her sister along with other metaphors shows her jealousy and envy that she has for her sister. This shows Antigone's low self-esteem making Haemon have to convince her of his love and that she is the only one for him.
3. Metaphor
"His mob will come running, howling as it runs" (Anouilh 12). This metaphor creates an aggressive tone while Ismene is trying to convince Antigone that Creon is way more powerful than she and that ultimately, going against him and the law is a very bad idea. This metaphor depicting Creon's followers makes them sound very dangerous and scary.
4. Imagery
"There's shadows, and the fog is beginning to roll in" (Anouilh 21). The Guard describes the "two-o'clock watch" as hard because he had to try to stay awake. As he talks about his struggles, he helps to set the scene by using this image of the fog and there being shadows. It sets an eerie, sort of dark and mysterious tone making the reader see why it must have been hard for him to stay awake and focused.