Creon

A leader can be described in many ways, but most importantly, a leader should be humble and fair-minded. In Antigone, Creon, the ruler of Thebes, is an autocrat who keeps the power of the state completely to his own grasp. Everyone makes mistakes at some point, even the greatest leaders. It is tough to own up to mistakes because people do not like to look like they have messed up. However, owning up to mistakes will earn trust from others. As a leader, one must know when to take charge, when to…

Sophocles, Creon has recently been appointed as king of Thebes due to the recent deaths of his nephews, Polyneices and Eteocles. Although he is new to the throne, he proves himself to be an extraordinarily well rounded king, simultaneously being reasonable, fair, and good to the City of Thebes, as well as his own family. Through his actions and words it is as clear that he wants simply the best for those around him. He also makes decisions for the interest of not only himself, but others. Creon…

when trying to determine which character is the true Greek tragic hero. The two most obvious choices for readers when choosing a Greek tragic hero would be Antigone or Creon. These two characters in most opinions have the biggest impact upon the story. Although Creon and Antigone both show characteristics of a Greek tragic hero, Creon is the obvious choice because of his pride that causes him to suffer many tragic deaths within his own family. Antigone, however, could also be thought of, by…

Creon and Antigone are parallel to what a tragic hero is. Antigone fulfills her image of what justice is by burying Oedipus and gets sentenced to death. Creon inherits a kingdom; his paranoia and pride gets the best of him, which leads to the people around him to suffer. These protagonists are rewarded a misfortunate end. They walk down a spotlighted road to their fall, as Antigone and Creon continue to do as they wish. A tragic hero is a protagonist who leads a tragedy. The Heroine (Antigone)…

role as the play’s tragic hero. In the story, Antigone and Creon are so contrasted because Creon’s character is one that is selfish and supports a patriarchal rule over his land. On the other hand, Antigone is a strong and bold women that believes what needs to be taken care of, will get done, no matter who’s against it. Antigone has a strong belief that a woman can do anything a man can, and is willing to die by that statement.…

such as pride or arrogance. (Literature 1058) Creon the tragic hero has a tragic flaw of hubris or excessive pride that leads to his terminal downfall. Sophocles develops the tragic hero in the Greek Tragedy Antigone to be Creon because he suffered the most, he recognizes his own error after it's too late and his downfall is caused by his tragic flaw of hubris. Creon, the tragic hero, suffers the most after his whole family dies because of him. Creon shows how he is feeling by saying “Lead me…

The Theme of Hubris in Antigone’s Creon In his well-renowned play Antigone, Sophocles limns Creon as a just leader whose hubris, or excessive pride, ultimately spawns his untimely demise. He initially articulates rational justifications for the implementation of his draconian laws and punishments. However, Creon’s hubris, as evident in his refusal to accept his prophecy conveyed Tiresias, proves to be his tragic flaw, or hamartia, and such experiences help Creon to realize his tragic flaw and…

“Creon: Not even death can make a foe a friend. Antigone: My nature is for mutal love, not hate. Creon: Die then, and love the dead if thou must, No woman shall be the master while I live.” (522-524) Antigone’s words, actions, and ideas contrast with Creon’s character very much because they both of conflicting opinions towards each other's beliefs. Overall, without Antigone, the story probably would not have been as interesting because Creon’s character wouldn’t have impacted the story as much.…

Ultimately, these conflicting motivations develop Creon as a tragic hero by him having a weakness, a tragic flaw such as pride, quickness to anger, or misjudgement. Antigone’s words, actions, and ideas contrast with Creon’s character by Antigone being strong, determined, and Creon being disrespectful, and…

for the throne. The next king in line is Creon and his first decree is to bury Eteocles in honor and leave Polynices unburied in the open fields to decay. Distraught between her values and the law, she risks her life to disobey Creon and gives Polynices a small burial ceremony. Creon discovers her act of disobedience and sends Antigone, his future daughter in law, to prison, but before he can reverse his order, she has already hung herself. While both Creon…