In A Nutshell
- Both Antigone and Clary charge full force forward with their plans and desires, with or without the support of others
- Both Ismene and Simon follow suit, only for the sake of keeping their loved one safe
- While Ismene and Simon may not agree or enjoy it, they stick by Antigone's and Clary's sides
Simon
- In love with Clary
- All priorities revolve around Clary and her goals
- Will do what is needed to help Clary
- Risks his life for her and her goals, despite his fear and distaste for the situation
Clary
- Strong willed
- Very passionate
- Cares deeply for friends, putting her in precarious situations
- Will not quite until her goals are met- no matter the danger
Antigone vs. The Mortal Instruments
Clary & Simon
Antigone & Ismene
- Grew up together
- Each other's closest friend
- Considered siblings since childhood
- Has always been involved in one another's life
- Similar interests
- Different personalities
- Siblings through blood
- Grew up together, experienced same situations
- Two completely different outlooks on life
- Two completely different personalities
Antigone
Ismene
- Hard headed
- Her own number one concern
- Driven to achieve her goals
- Refuses to be swayed
- Does not worry about any consequences of her actions
- Does not fear death
- Cares deeply for Antigone
- Looks out for Antigone
- Will do what is needed to help Antigone, despite her own feelings on the situation
- Fears situations presented to them