Similarities Between Brutus And Creon

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Both Creon and Brutus have important tragic flaws that lead to an ultimatum. King Creon (Antigone) has the unfortunate flaw of being completely stubborn. For example, when Creon is talking to Antigone, he says "Go join them, then; if you must have your love, find it in hell!" Creon is showing his stubbornness by not letting Antigone free and wanting to execute her. He is constantly angry at Antigone. Brutus’s tragic flaw can be considered a good thing to most people. His best quality, his ability to trust anyone and his nobility, ultimately became his flaw. For example, when Brutus is talking to Antony he says, "You shall[speak] Mark Antony". Brutus says this in response to a pleading Antony. Antony desperately wants to speak about Caesar

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