Irene is Melos's younger sister, living and working alongside him as a shepherd in their rural village. She is eagerly preparing for her upcoming wedding, filled with anticipation for the event. Melos returns home specifically to ensure her marriage proceeds urgently, though he conceals his impending execution as the reason. Complying with her brother's wishes despite the unexplained rush, Irene proceeds with the wedding ceremony. Her concern for Melos surfaces when he departs abruptly after the festivities, the exact reasons for his departure unknown to her then. Irene's role centers on her relationship with Melos and her participation in the wedding that drives a key part of the narrative.