Creon's Fatal Flaw

Part I of Essay
A master artisan and innovator of the Greek tragedy, Sophocles's insightful plays have held their value throughout countless time periods and societies. Through the use of common literary techniques, Sophocles was able to express themes and ideas that reflect all of humank ....

Part II of Essay
.... for Teiresias did speak the truth and Creon is only further drawn into his false reality dictated by hubris. Creon's fatal flaw overcomes him in a discussion with his son. Haimon confronts his father about Creon's reckless and unreasonable actions dealing with Antigone. His hubris transcends his better judgement and causes Creon to become defensive. Creon then ignores his son's recommendations on the basis of age and seniority as follows: "You consider it right for a man of my years and experience to go to a school a boy?" (Scene 3, Li ....