“Creon: Not even death can make a foe a friend. Antigone: My nature is for mutal love, not hate. Creon: Die then, and love the dead if thou must, No woman shall be the master while I live.” (522-524) Antigone’s words, actions, and ideas contrast with Creon’s character very much because they both of conflicting opinions towards each other's beliefs. Overall, without Antigone, the story probably would not have been as interesting because Creon’s character wouldn’t have impacted the story as much.
Antigone’s words, actions, and ideas contrast with Creon’s character very much. In line 550, Creon will not change is opinion about what he feels for Antigone and her justice. Creon only thinks of himself and the laws he must abide by. No matter what …show more content…
At the start of the conversation Creon talks about how he understands Tiresias and how he agrees with him but towards the end he returns to being stubborn and only cares about the laws and rules rather than the people of the city(1050). Because of Antigone and Teiresias you can observe the change in Creon's actions throughout the plot.
Furthermore, because of Creon’s stubbornness and coldheartedness he is portrayed as the Tragic Hero. Creon was the King and only thought of himself when he made his decisions rather than thinking of the justice of the people and what they wanted. Even though he was family, Creon didn’t care that Antigone loved her brother and only wanted to agree with the law. Creon’s anger is also shown in lines (506-512) shaming Antigone for her decisions when he agreed in the beginning.
As a final point, many times throughout the story Antigone influences Creon to be the tragic hero based on her words, actions, and ideas. Also, in (line 142), Creon is only thinking of himself and his big ego and not the people around him. If Antigone weren’t here Creon’s character would not have been highlighted as well as it came to be. This is why these two characters develop a theme and have conflicting
Antigone’s words, actions, and ideas contrast with Creon’s character very much. In line 550, Creon will not change is opinion about what he feels for Antigone and her justice. Creon only thinks of himself and the laws he must abide by. No matter what …show more content…
At the start of the conversation Creon talks about how he understands Tiresias and how he agrees with him but towards the end he returns to being stubborn and only cares about the laws and rules rather than the people of the city(1050). Because of Antigone and Teiresias you can observe the change in Creon's actions throughout the plot.
Furthermore, because of Creon’s stubbornness and coldheartedness he is portrayed as the Tragic Hero. Creon was the King and only thought of himself when he made his decisions rather than thinking of the justice of the people and what they wanted. Even though he was family, Creon didn’t care that Antigone loved her brother and only wanted to agree with the law. Creon’s anger is also shown in lines (506-512) shaming Antigone for her decisions when he agreed in the beginning.
As a final point, many times throughout the story Antigone influences Creon to be the tragic hero based on her words, actions, and ideas. Also, in (line 142), Creon is only thinking of himself and his big ego and not the people around him. If Antigone weren’t here Creon’s character would not have been highlighted as well as it came to be. This is why these two characters develop a theme and have conflicting