* "Unbending" could be replaced with "unbending", which is a homonym but doesn't really change the meaning.
* "Isthmus" has no true homonyms. It is a unique word.
Therefore, the closest we can get to a homonym is to use the word "unbending" to replace the word "unbending". This highlights the rigidity and inflexible nature of an isthmus, which is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other wordplay options!