Antigone: Creon A Tragic Hero
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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 have discovered for hims ....
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.... will, … You have the right to enforce it: we are yours” (s. I, ll. 48-49). Clearly, Creon’s people obey his every 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 ....
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