Creon

play “Antigone” Creon and his son Haemon are arguing about what should be done about Antigone, who broke a law under Creon's government. Creon suggests that Antigone should be killed for the disobedient deed she has done. Haimon thinks the opposite. Haimon thinks that there should be another punishment for Antigone but she shouldn't be killed. In this debate Haimon’s position in the argument is more virtuous because he has a more reasonable view in this situation. Haimon and Creon have…

can potentially lead to unfavorable outcome. For example in the play Antigone King Creon makes others suffer due to what he envisions is the ethical thing to do. Power has a negative consequence on others when put in the misguided hands. In Greek tragedy Antigone, the king of the time is a fearless yet highly regarded king. Great deal of people look up to him and he holds tons of responsibility and power. Creon implies that everyone including his family members should pursue everything he…

her righteous uncle Creon, the new king of Thebes. In my opinion, all these characters make foolish decisions, but the tragic hero should always be remembered and held as an example for the youth of every generation,…

Antigone is a play about a young girl and her uncle whose beliefs conflict with one another. Creon is the king and has made a law about traitors and how they are prohibited from having a proper burial. Antigone’s love for her brother, Polyneices was unconditional that she had no choice but to against the law, even though she knew what Creon’s harsh punishment would be for breaking the law. Creon was a determine King and refused to back away from his law even if Antigone ignored it. As a King…

“There’s no room for pride, not in a slave, not with the lord and master standing by.” (Sophocles, ll. 534-535) says Creon as Antigone explains why she’s defied his decree and buried her brother. Creon is one of a few who admit that they think of Antigone as someone who is a foreigner or an outsider, which is a part of the build up for Antigone to believe that of herself. Creon compares her to a “slave” (Sophocles, l. 532), which are typically non-greeks who have been conquered by the Greeks and…

through the actions and remarks of Antigone, Haemon, as well as Creon. In both the Sophocles version of Antigone as well as the John Anouilh, Antigone’s loyalty and honour in which she possesses towards her brother,…

the king of Thebes does not have the best representation of how a king is supposed to rule. Creon is not the type of king many people would hope to have as their ruler. Although Creon is very prideful; his pride will soon catch up to him in the end. The unforgettable king of Thebes, Creon, is arrogant, self-centered, and he does not treat the people of his kingdom the way they should be treated. Creon shows many signs of prejudism throughout the story. As a ruler, he should see everyone as…

Maloshona Dhliwayo. In Sophocles “Oedipus Rex” and “Antigone,” Creon voices his thoughts, which turns into laws instead of creating wasr as in raising his fist. Creon’s view on leadership and loyalty adjusts when he is faced with conflicts as King, while balancing his loyalty and value as King of Thebes. Throughout both plays Creon exemplifies Integrity to family and the Gods. As well as, by having loyalty to his country. In Oedipus rex Creon shows loyalty in lines 631-633 “ Then if you catch…

how caring she is for others. Antigone wants to bury her brother Polyneices because she cares for him. By burying her brother she is using her power in a positive way because she is doing what she thinks is right and is caring for him. In the book, Creon the king, had an edict saying if anyone buries Polyneices, they will be killed. Even though that was Antigone’s father, she did not listen to him because she did not think it was right to just leave her brother unburied. She cared for her…

Antigone “Creon is not strong enough to stand in my way .“when the choragos in sophocles play, antigone, speaks this line to prevent that she is a strong woman. She would do anything that she believes that is the right thing. Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, and she is the sister of Ismene , she is also the sister of Polyneices. Antigone has lost both of her brothers in the civil war and is confronted with a difficult choice. Antigone honors her fallen brother and is willing to risk losing…