Although the title may appear misleading, Kreon is the real tragic hero of Antigone by Sophocles’ due to his hubris and self-inflicted downfall.Though the limited interactions with Antigone throughout the play shows evidence of her being the tragic hero, such as being entombed for burying her outcast brother, Kreon is, because after he entombs Antigone, his wife and son commit suicide as a result from his actions. Kreon's hamartia can be seen consistently in the play through his selfishness and arrogance, which lends a hand to his ultimate downfall in the end of the play. In lines 352-402 Kreon is doubting Koryphaios, going against his word to take his advice and is very rude to Sentry for only speaking. It can also be shown in lines 700-710
