Antigone: Creon A Tragic Hero

Part I of Essay
In Sophocles’ play Antigone, the Greek playwright presents one of drama’s leading tragic heroes. Indeed, King Creon, a man of great power and esteem, like many men today, also is filled with hubris. This excessive pride causes the downfall of a man who might otherwise hav ....

Part II of Essay
.... word and show him all possible respect. Creon serves in the highest position in Thebes and, at first, seems ennobled by his title. Of course, conflict, both internal and external, are not strangers to men of high rank. Creon is embroiled in a difficult external struggle with his beloved son. When Haemon is first seen talking with his father, King Creon, they are arguing about Haemon’s desire to marry Antigone. The inflexible Creon does not approve and makes his “final judgment on that girl…”(s. III, l. 5). First, Haemon agrees by s ....