Creon Motivation In Antigone

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Motivation is a universal characteristic. It doesn't matter how good or bad the outcome might be, people's actions are always determined by these motivations. It is reasonable and just according to this person's viewpoint, even if others disagree. The actions of Creon in Antigone seem unfair and cruel; he ignores his advisors and chorus and seems to directly oppose Antigone's own goal throughout the play, only to realize too late that he is wrong. However, what about his motivations and why he opposes Antigone's impromptu burial of Polynices with such a vehement attitude while allowing Eteocles to be buried with honor since they are both blood relatives? Initially, it seems Creon might not want the slain attackers to be buried properly and the ones who defended the city to be honored, but what if Creon is afraid of what Oedipus' fate might hold for his family? In light of Antigone and his son's engagement, Creon …show more content…

Because he fears Oedipus' curse could harm him and his family, he makes decisions based on this fear while trying to rationalize them. After "Oedipus the King" and Oedipus at Colonus, "Antigone" was the second of three Theban plays written by Sophocles; however, in order of appearance, it came last after Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus. Before Antigone, the story follows Oedipus, who was prophesied to kill his father and marry his mother, according to Cliffsnotes.com. To prevent this from happening, his parents pierced his feet and left him to die on a mountain. Fortunately, a shepherd took pity on him and gave him to a neighboring shepherd in Corinth. Because of this, Oedipus never knew his true parents. As an adult, he finally solved the Sphinx's riddle and became King of Thebes after marrying the widowed queen Jocasta and having four children. After

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