“Well, in this case if she gets her way and goes unpunished, then she’s the man here, not me.” (lines 548-550) Antigone makes Creon feel weak and uncomfortable. Her actions and words makes him feel less of a man. If she win over the law it shall make it look like the city of Thebes is being ruled by a woman. Antigone and Creon contrast to the point of them having conflicting motivations. These conflict motivations cause the characteristics of anger, pride, and intimidation to be highlighted within Creon’s character. Creon is seen as a tragic hero because when Antigone decides that she is going to go against the law and bury Polyneices it become Creon’s downfall. He have to decide whether he wants to leave her with a warning, exile her, or kill
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Creon thinks that even if the gods don’t announce his decrees if you are aware of them you should follow them because he is still your king. “Were you aware there was a proclamation forbidding what you did? I’d heard of it. How could I not? It was public knowledge. And yet you dared to break those very laws? Yes. Zeus did not announce those laws to me.” (lines 504-509)
Creon began to get angry and feel intimidated when the guard brung Antigone to him and she did not deny the crime she was being accused of. Instead all Antigone says is, “I admit i did it, I won’t deny that.” (line 500) His character is developed as a tragic hero when he quickly get angry with her. “How I despise a person caught committing evil acts who then desires to glorify the crime.” (lines 570-573) He could not believe that his own blood would disrespect him so harshly. She intimidated him and made him feel like he didn’t have any control within …show more content…
Creon becomes livid with Antigone, advancing the plot. His pride began to take over. He thinks everyone in Thebes is going against his decrees even his own son, Haemon. So he threatens to take matters into his own hands and kill Antigone right there in front of Haemon. He knew that he would never get over what she did or forgive her even if she was dead. Antigone does not even try to fight for her life anymore she just wants to die knowing she did what was right for her brother, “I go nourishing the vital hope my father will be pleased to see me come, and you, too, my mother, will welcome me, as well as you, my own dear brother.” (lines
Creon thinks that even if the gods don’t announce his decrees if you are aware of them you should follow them because he is still your king. “Were you aware there was a proclamation forbidding what you did? I’d heard of it. How could I not? It was public knowledge. And yet you dared to break those very laws? Yes. Zeus did not announce those laws to me.” (lines 504-509)
Creon began to get angry and feel intimidated when the guard brung Antigone to him and she did not deny the crime she was being accused of. Instead all Antigone says is, “I admit i did it, I won’t deny that.” (line 500) His character is developed as a tragic hero when he quickly get angry with her. “How I despise a person caught committing evil acts who then desires to glorify the crime.” (lines 570-573) He could not believe that his own blood would disrespect him so harshly. She intimidated him and made him feel like he didn’t have any control within …show more content…
Creon becomes livid with Antigone, advancing the plot. His pride began to take over. He thinks everyone in Thebes is going against his decrees even his own son, Haemon. So he threatens to take matters into his own hands and kill Antigone right there in front of Haemon. He knew that he would never get over what she did or forgive her even if she was dead. Antigone does not even try to fight for her life anymore she just wants to die knowing she did what was right for her brother, “I go nourishing the vital hope my father will be pleased to see me come, and you, too, my mother, will welcome me, as well as you, my own dear brother.” (lines