The Destruction Of Arrogance
“ A city which belongs to just one man is no true city ” ( Line 839 ) Creon rules his kingdom in the eyes of what he finds just; a city based on man’s law. Haemon introduces ideas that significantly clash with Creon’s ideas. These conflicts cause various traits to be revealed in Creon’s character: His being, feeling reviled, his inability to adapt, and the showing of his arrogance. These confrontations advance the plot by allowing Creon to follow through with his word of killing Antigone; and allowing the theme to be developed by having Creon realizing he was in error and him trying to justify his actions; Resulting, in his realization that is was too late. Furthermore, these conflicting ideas, develop Creon as a tragic hero by revealing his traits and developing an amoral relationship with his …show more content…
Haemon believes Creon should hear out the city and not just follow one’s ideals. Haemon said, “ .. In the same way, those sailors who keep their sails stretched tight { During the storm } never easing off, make their ship capsize.” ( Line 810) The analogy Haemon used displays Creon’s control; a king who is too controlling over the city and is unable to adapt to the city’s views. Haemon want’s Creon to listen to the people of Thebes and not rule his kingdom blindly. Nevertheless, Creon rejects this idea Haemon brings forth and, continues to do what he thinks is most suitable.
Creon’s character unfolds as a tragic hero when Haemon’s comments Creon’s rule saying, “ Permit yourself to change”. ( Line 814 ) Creon takes this statement as a judgement against his authority; And his son telling him how to rule his kingdom. Creon replies with, “ Are we going to school to learn what’s wise from men young as him? “ ( Lines 825-826 ) When Haemon introduced that Creon should change his rule, Creon felt reviled. Nevertheless, these clashes of ideas lead Creon deeper in his
“ A city which belongs to just one man is no true city ” ( Line 839 ) Creon rules his kingdom in the eyes of what he finds just; a city based on man’s law. Haemon introduces ideas that significantly clash with Creon’s ideas. These conflicts cause various traits to be revealed in Creon’s character: His being, feeling reviled, his inability to adapt, and the showing of his arrogance. These confrontations advance the plot by allowing Creon to follow through with his word of killing Antigone; and allowing the theme to be developed by having Creon realizing he was in error and him trying to justify his actions; Resulting, in his realization that is was too late. Furthermore, these conflicting ideas, develop Creon as a tragic hero by revealing his traits and developing an amoral relationship with his …show more content…
Haemon believes Creon should hear out the city and not just follow one’s ideals. Haemon said, “ .. In the same way, those sailors who keep their sails stretched tight { During the storm } never easing off, make their ship capsize.” ( Line 810) The analogy Haemon used displays Creon’s control; a king who is too controlling over the city and is unable to adapt to the city’s views. Haemon want’s Creon to listen to the people of Thebes and not rule his kingdom blindly. Nevertheless, Creon rejects this idea Haemon brings forth and, continues to do what he thinks is most suitable.
Creon’s character unfolds as a tragic hero when Haemon’s comments Creon’s rule saying, “ Permit yourself to change”. ( Line 814 ) Creon takes this statement as a judgement against his authority; And his son telling him how to rule his kingdom. Creon replies with, “ Are we going to school to learn what’s wise from men young as him? “ ( Lines 825-826 ) When Haemon introduced that Creon should change his rule, Creon felt reviled. Nevertheless, these clashes of ideas lead Creon deeper in his