Often in literature, a character's tragic flaw leads to his or her downfall. Creon from Antigone has a tragic flaw of stubbornness that ultimately leads to his downfall.
In Antigone, by Sophocles, Creon shows examples of his stubbornness throughout the story. One example, of Creon's stubbornness, is when he wouldn't allow anyone to bury Polyneices. Creon went against the wishes of his people by refusing to bury Polyneices. Another example is when he locks Antigone up and adamantly refuses to let her out, regardless of who tells him to. Stubbornness is defined as determination not to change one's attitude or position on something. Creon's consistent defiance and overall stubbornness ultimately lead to his downfall.
In the story, Creon's tragic
In Antigone, by Sophocles, Creon shows examples of his stubbornness throughout the story. One example, of Creon's stubbornness, is when he wouldn't allow anyone to bury Polyneices. Creon went against the wishes of his people by refusing to bury Polyneices. Another example is when he locks Antigone up and adamantly refuses to let her out, regardless of who tells him to. Stubbornness is defined as determination not to change one's attitude or position on something. Creon's consistent defiance and overall stubbornness ultimately lead to his downfall.
In the story, Creon's tragic