Antigone
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The debate over who is the tragic hero in
continue on to this day. The belief that is the hero
is a strong one. There are many critics who believe,
however, that Creon, the Ruler of Thebes, is the true
protagonist. I have made my own judgments also, based on
what I have researched of this work by ....
Middle of paper
.... the state" (Hathorn 59). These arguments,
and many others, make many people believe the Antigone is
the rightful protagonist. Many critics argue that Creon is the
tragic hero of Antigone. They say that his noble quality is his
caring for Antigone and Ismene when thier father was
persecuted. Those who stand behind Creon also argue that
Antigone never had a true epiphany, a key element in being
a tragic hero. Creon, on the other hand, realized his mistake
when Teiresias made his prophecy. He is ....
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Page count: 3 (approximately 250 words per page)
