Why does Ismene refuse to help her sister give their brother a proper burial? *
Ismene believes very strongly that Polynices was wrong to attack their brother, Eteocles.
Ismene is angry that Polynices was always favored by their mother Jocasta and does not wish to show him respect.
Ismene feels that she is too feeble as a woman to go against the state and that impossible things should not be attempted at all.
Ismene wants to help but she was wounded during the battle and cannot walk.
