Tragic flaw is the the flaw of the hero of a tragedy that brings about his downfall. This downfall conquers that hero and normally either causes causes his death or the death of their loved ones. In the Tragic story of Antigone, I believe the the tragic hero to be Creon. Creon gives hints about his Tragic flaw throughout the play, but he shows his true colors when he sentences Antigone, ignores Haimon and rejects Teiresias.
Creon first really shows his tragic flaw when he sentences Antigone.Antigone decides not to follow Creon’s law. In following the law of the gods and the love of her heart she buries her loving brother. This shows Antigone would rather die than let her brother have this dishonor of being unburied. Creon’s rejection of moral reasoning and pride just to support his big fat ego shows what he’s really like. Creon shows his ego and stubbornness when he says “She is already dead” (pg. 702). Creon thinks he’s all high and mighty setting his decision in “stone.” Sentencing Antigone leaps him down his flawed path. …show more content…
When Haimon begs his father to “not be unchangeable” (pg. 708) Creon thinks Haimon is questioning his authority. Rather thinking about what his son is asking of him, Creon fires back at his son in an unnecessary tone. He demonstrates his temper by yelling sarcastic, childish remarks at Haimon. Creon decides to let Ismene free, but take the irrational route by increasing Antigone’s “punishment.” . This not only makes him sound more cruel, but almost evil. Creon’s pride soars to new heights as he lets it take over his train of
Creon first really shows his tragic flaw when he sentences Antigone.Antigone decides not to follow Creon’s law. In following the law of the gods and the love of her heart she buries her loving brother. This shows Antigone would rather die than let her brother have this dishonor of being unburied. Creon’s rejection of moral reasoning and pride just to support his big fat ego shows what he’s really like. Creon shows his ego and stubbornness when he says “She is already dead” (pg. 702). Creon thinks he’s all high and mighty setting his decision in “stone.” Sentencing Antigone leaps him down his flawed path. …show more content…
When Haimon begs his father to “not be unchangeable” (pg. 708) Creon thinks Haimon is questioning his authority. Rather thinking about what his son is asking of him, Creon fires back at his son in an unnecessary tone. He demonstrates his temper by yelling sarcastic, childish remarks at Haimon. Creon decides to let Ismene free, but take the irrational route by increasing Antigone’s “punishment.” . This not only makes him sound more cruel, but almost evil. Creon’s pride soars to new heights as he lets it take over his train of