Sophocles' play Antigone is a clear example of a tragic play. Tragic heroes, such as Creon, spend a great deal of time trying to avoid their fates. But in the end, fate prevails, and the tragic hero is doomed. Creon was an excellent character to portray as a tragic hero. He was a good person, good to his family and the people of Thebes. Creon used free will to try to avoid his fate. However, Creon has flaws that allow fate to come back and haunt him.
Tragic heroes must be good in some way. It's a way for readers to attach to the tragic hero and feel sorry for him or her in the outcome of the play. Creon did this. He wanted Thebes to be free from enemies, so the city could be at peace. When Polyneices attacked Thebes, he thought
Tragic heroes must be good in some way. It's a way for readers to attach to the tragic hero and feel sorry for him or her in the outcome of the play. Creon did this. He wanted Thebes to be free from enemies, so the city could be at peace. When Polyneices attacked Thebes, he thought