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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oedipus, Eteocles and Polynices fought each other for the crown. Unfortunately, they both were killed by each other leaving Creon the king of Thebes. Creon’s law states that no one shall bury a traitor. Because Antigone, sister of Polyneices, broke Creon's law of a traitor, she was punished. In the play, "Antigone" by Sophobles, Creon's decisions are the reason for his destruction. Creon is the tragic hero of this play because he passes from happiness to misery, recognizes clearly, but too late the error
Creon to Oedipus Even though Tiresias is calm and collected while Oedipus yells with rage, Creon is a foil to Oedipus because he highlights all his qualities, good and bad. If not for Oedipus’ endless determination and pursuit of knowledge we wouldn’t see the contrast between his actions and Creon’s. Oedipus continuously acts blindly without first thinking, wherein Creon who is even-tempered and diplomatic, speaks with caution and thought. Creon’s relative calmness and suaveness highlights Oedipus’
family, and Creon who stands for the values of state. Sophocles explores the depths of Antigone’s morality and the duty based on consequence throughout the play, as well as the practical consequences of Creon who is passionate and close-minded. Although Antigone’s moral decisions appear to be more logical and favorable than Creon’s, a personal argument would be that both characters’ decisions in society can be equally justified. In the play, Sophocles examines the nature of Antigone and Creon who have
Creon is the main antagonist in the play Antigone and is an absolute tyrant. Creon's hubris is what ultimately leads to being his downfall; Creon’s hamartia. In the play Antigone, Creon is a powerful, wrinkled, Man who is suffering the burdens of ruling. He has surrendered himself to the throne. Creon is a very practical man who has a very logical and literal mindset and even tells Antigone that his only interest is in political subjects and social order. Tragic irony is present in the play Antigone