Journal #4: literary techniques and their effects

Imagery: "...through the smell of them and their cruel, roaring laughter." Ismene is very afraid of getting into trouble, and the use of imagery highlights her characteristics of being a good, obedient woman.
Repetition:"Stronger than all fever..." (14) The repetition of strength provides the idea that the Nurse is very important to Antigone and will play a significant role later in the book. It also highlights the role of men versus women in a position of strength, as Sophocles puts men in the strong role and Anouilh is being different by putting women in a strong role.
Metaphor:"A little young for what, my kitten?" (14) Anouilh uses terms of endearment for Antigone to show that she is a sweet girl that one should feel sympathy for. The nurse loves Antigone, and we shall, as well.
Foreshadowing:"And we shall suffer..." (12) This use of foreshadow plays with the fact that the audience knows what will happen, so it is a form of dramatic irony. Also, the chorus at the beginning lets the reader know what will happen, which is a further use of dramatic irony.