In King Creon’s perspective, a good leader stands by the decisions he has made no matter the consequences. In an argument between Creon and Haemon, Creon first asks if he should show himself weak to the people. Yet, he continues to say, “Or to break my own sword? No, and I will not.” (Scene 3 l. 27 Emphasis Added) Just recently, Creon claimed that whoever broke his law was to face death as punishment. That includes any people close to him as well as family members because he doesn’t want to break his, “own sword.” Unfortunately, it just happens to be that Antigone defied him and continuing, “If I permit my own family to rebel,” King Creon claims, “How [will] I earn the world’s obedience.” (ll. 30-31) It is in this situation many questions arise that leaves King Creon
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Moreover, “Show me the man who keeps his house in hand,” Creon claims, “He’s fit for public authority[King].” (ll. 32-33) Essentially, Creon has mentioned indirectly that a good leader stands by his decisions no matter the consequence, even questioning himself. In which another key feature is a, “man who keeps his house in hand,” ultimately making him, “fit for public authority.” Finally, as King Creon’s lecture is coming to a close, “The man who knows how to obey. . . Knows how to give commands when the time comes.” Creon claims, “You can depend on him . . . he’ll stick it out.” (ll. 38-41) As I have said before, Creon’s definition of a good leader is someone who is true to his word. Someone who, “Knows how to give commands when the time comes.” In addition, when he gives the command, he stands by the decision knowing the consequences that may arise. Unfortunately, King Creon will need to send Antigone to death, but it is this action that makes King Creon think that being a good leaders means standing strong by the tough decisions no matter the
Moreover, “Show me the man who keeps his house in hand,” Creon claims, “He’s fit for public authority[King].” (ll. 32-33) Essentially, Creon has mentioned indirectly that a good leader stands by his decisions no matter the consequence, even questioning himself. In which another key feature is a, “man who keeps his house in hand,” ultimately making him, “fit for public authority.” Finally, as King Creon’s lecture is coming to a close, “The man who knows how to obey. . . Knows how to give commands when the time comes.” Creon claims, “You can depend on him . . . he’ll stick it out.” (ll. 38-41) As I have said before, Creon’s definition of a good leader is someone who is true to his word. Someone who, “Knows how to give commands when the time comes.” In addition, when he gives the command, he stands by the decision knowing the consequences that may arise. Unfortunately, King Creon will need to send Antigone to death, but it is this action that makes King Creon think that being a good leaders means standing strong by the tough decisions no matter the