Creon is extremely prideful and arrogant, believing he alone is right and that he does not need to take any advice from a subject. Creon questions that Antigone would have the boldness to defy his law (Sophocles 498). Creon is angry that Antigone would even have the nerve to break his law that he values over what the gods decreed. Creon accuses his son of telling him that Thebes is to tell him how to rule (Sophocles 821). Haemon tries to reason with his father that his city is against him in his decision to execute Antigone. Creon is angry that his son is implying that he should listen to anyone but himself for him to rule justly, making the mistake in thinking that he is always right. Creon tells Leader that “it’s hard, giving up the heart’s desire...but” he will do it (Sophocles 1228-1229). Creon admits he was wrong and
Creon is extremely prideful and arrogant, believing he alone is right and that he does not need to take any advice from a subject. Creon questions that Antigone would have the boldness to defy his law (Sophocles 498). Creon is angry that Antigone would even have the nerve to break his law that he values over what the gods decreed. Creon accuses his son of telling him that Thebes is to tell him how to rule (Sophocles 821). Haemon tries to reason with his father that his city is against him in his decision to execute Antigone. Creon is angry that his son is implying that he should listen to anyone but himself for him to rule justly, making the mistake in thinking that he is always right. Creon tells Leader that “it’s hard, giving up the heart’s desire...but” he will do it (Sophocles 1228-1229). Creon admits he was wrong and