different ranges of characters: static and dynamic or flat and round. Creon, King of Thebes in the dramatic play Antigone takes on the role that of a static character. Throughout the whole play Creon believed the idea that he was above the law of the Gods and his decrees cannot be disputed. Unknowingly, who would think that Creon’s sense of pride would cause him the life of his wife, son, and niece? However, at the very end of the play Creon returns to the palace, holding his son’s lifeless body, where he
Heaney INS: 1-2 SENTENCE SUMMARY OF THE PLAY ANTIGONE (Thesis Statement/Claim) Based on Aristotle’s definition. Creon is the tragic hero of Antigone because he starts at a position of greatness and his tragic flaw leads to a catastrophe, he realizes his hubris but it is too late to prevent the catastrophe, and his downfall has left him suffering. From attempted
tragic play, Antigone, written by Sophocles, King Creon experiences the conflict between civil law and divine law when dealing with his niece Antigone’s defiance to his newest edict. He has a hard time believing that divine law is more important than civil law, as expressed by Antigone. Creon is the real tragic character in Antigone because he is unable to realize that his thoughts and actions are wrong, and consequently he experiences great tragedy. Creon is unable to see how his power could lead to
these events would fall into line with the theme of a tragic hero. Creon, from “Antigone” written by Sophocles, fits into the archetype of a tragic hero. He has experienced the rise and fall, that every tragic hero has dealt with, including having a tragic flaw. Creon experienced his rise through the dethroning of the previous king of Thebes, Oedipus. In his place Creon became the king, and through that, the tragic ruler of Thebes. Creon had cleansed Thebes from the plague given to Thebes from the
The saying “Pride goes before a fall” best describes the character of Creon, he is very proud and it’s his pride that causes his downfall. Hubris can be defined as overweening pride or presumption, excessive arrogance and self-confidence. It’s recognized as a common flaw (hamartia) in human character in ancient Greek tragedy. Creon is the center character in the play “Antigone”, and he suffers from this flaw. He is the tragic hero blinded by his hubris and ego. He later fails to acknowledge he was
question, who is the most important character in Antigone one can argue that it is Creon, the kind of Thebes. In Antigone by Sophocles, one may question the title of the play, due to the fact that the play perceives Creon to be the main character, yet the title is named Antigone. Creon, although is a very powerful character in the play, he possesses a tragic flaw of overwhelming pride and arrogance, which ultimately leads Creon in the opposite direction of triumph but instead, blindly into his own demise
judgement. Creon exhibits these negative qualities when he overestimates his power. He sincerely believes that he is at the level of the gods. Although, being confident is a good trait to possess as a leader; leaders cannot solve problems by being bold. Qualities such as being open to discussion, different opinions, and compromise are advantageous characteristics when trying to dissolve a conflict. When Creon argues with Antigone, he is unable to reason with Antigone. Instead, Creon derides Antigone
Creon was the uncle of Antigone, Eteocles, Polynices and Ismene. He became King of Thebes after his Nephew’s died after battling over control over the city. Creon is the kind of man that believes in law and authority as he rules over the city of Thebes. He does not believe in bending the rules for any of the people in his city not even for his own niece Antigone. Antigone defies her uncle Creon after he passed a law that his own nephew Polynices would not have a proper burial after he battled against
1416). Creon directly cause the deaths of multiple characters within the play. Creon's actions furnish the tragic vision that the author wants to achieves within the play In Antigone by Sophocles, the author uses the antagonist, Creon, as an instrument of suffering who causes the death of Antigone, Haemon, and Eurydice even though Creon attempted to mend his sins by deciding to free Antigone, his endeavors fell short resulting in the play’s tragic vision. To begin with in Antigone, King Creon is
Throughout Antigone by Sophocles, Creon, the ruler of Thebes, has show how he abuses his power and how he seems to think he is always right no matter what argument against his word that is in the right is brought up to him. Near the end of Antigone he finally sees the error in his ways and tries to change it but it was too late. Although Creon is somewhat likeable and worthy of respect as a character (that is, although we somewhat feel sympathy for him), Creon is largely an unsympathetic and unlikeable
characters who can be referred to as tragic heroes. One is the title character, Antigonê, and the other is her uncle, Creon. Both characters follow their own tragic paths, however, many people argue about who the true tragic hero is. Even though Antigonê is a pitiable character, Creon is more deserving of the title because he has a clear peripeteia, anagnorisis, and hamartia. Creon follows the tragic arc in Antigonê, and one of the reasons for this is his clear peripeteia and anagnorisis. Creon’s
In the play Antigone by Sophocles Creon embodies the three traits of a Tragic Hero, Good, Lifelike, Consistent. Creon exemplifies the trait of good by wanting to do what is best for thebes by dealing with Antigone. Creon also tries to save Antigone after he realizes what he has done but is too late. He demonstrates the attribute of lifelike by being so sure that his ruling is right even though it might be wrong. He also is affectionate of his family's death and breaks down crying. He also mirrors
The Characterization of Creon According to Aristotle there are six main elements to a play. These elements are plot, characterization, theme, diction, melody, and spectacle. Out of those six I have chosen to examine the element of characterization. While looking into characterization I will first look at how R. S. Gwynn defines the term within his book “Drama a Pocket Anthology 5th ed.”, and then I will look into Sophocles' use of characterization within his play Antigone by examining one of
upstander dares to confront the conformity of society and the law itself. Antigone, a woman with a familial curse raised in a misogynistic culture, discovers her life purpose in the aftermath of the tragic double suicide of her two brothers. When Creon, her newly-appointed King and additionally her uncle, passes a decree that only one brother may be honored with traditional customs, Antigone feels it is her sisterly obligation to avenge his death. By putting her morals at a greater importance than
demonstrated. Antigone breaks the conformities for a typical woman in ancient Greek times, which makes Creon, a man who does not believe in women with power or intelligence, livid. After trying to persuade Ismene to join her, Antigone continues her already rebellious and abnormal behavior by breaking Creon’s edict to not bury Polynices. When Antigone is caught by guards, she is brought before Creon where she is sentenced to her inevitable death. However, Ismene rushes to her sisters side trying to
Antigone, created by Sophocles Antigone is a foil to Creon because their personalities contrast. This makes Creon a Tragic Hero because he thinks that he is a god but in reality he is a mortal upsetting the god's and he will eventually meet his demise. At the start of the play the reader is introduced to a character named Creon, who is the king of Thebes, the previous king, Eteocles, was killed by his brother Polyneices. There is a law arranged by Creon, so nobody could bury the body of Polyneices but
name Creon. King Creon is an old man that was throne only king because his nephews that were to be throne king died due to fighting each other till death because of the throne and the power of king over whelm them. Now that the nephews died their uncle which is Creon is now the king. As he turn as the new king of Thebes he made a new law that if anyone buries Polyneices body they will be sentence to death. This was one of the ideas that Creon selfishness and benevolent came into effect. Creon allows
only do Oedipus and Creon hold opposing views, but that Creon acts with significantly more pride, arrogance, and hubris. This discrepancy in hubris is perhaps most evident with each king’s discourse with their respective chorus. In Creon’s case, his words make it very clear he has little respect for others and sees himself as most important: “ For me, a man who rules the entire state and does not take the best advice there is, but through fear
tragic heroes including Medea, Jason, and Creon. More specifically, in Antigone Creon exemplifies the qualities of a tragic hero best due to his prominent power as king of Thebes, the way he holds strong to his stubborn pride, and the sympathy felt for him in his tragic downfall. In both Antigone and Medea, three leading characters—Creon of Thebes, Medea, and Jason—hold dominant authority in their own way. Jason, married to Megareus—daughter of another King Creon, receives a small recognition of power
Throughout the events of both plays, Creon, Oedipus’ brother in law, remains a constant presence. However, Creon’s attitudes and actions change drastically between Oedipus the King and Antigone; gradually coming to mirror Oedipus himself, shifting from humility to the stubborn pride of a tyrant. Though he is the same man, Creon’s personality between the two works is so different that he can be thought of as two separate characters: Creon from Oedipus the King and Creon as he is in Antigone. Early in