Relationship Between Creon And Antigone
Creon and Antigone, The Advancement Of A Tragic Hero In the ancient play Antigone by Sophocles, Creon plays a major role as the King of Thebes. Antigone his niece also plays an important role, as her conflicting views with Creon led to a disaster, making Creon the tragic hero. The tragic hero King Creon created a law he thought would be good for Thebes; however, Antigone, who disobeyed the law caused Creon’s anger to enlarge. The outcome of Creon’s actions ended tragically, which is the reason why he is the tragic hero in this play.
The conflict between Creon and Antigone is one of conflicting values and duties. When Antigone’s brothers fight to the death in battle Creon declares that only one of the two brothers should be buried. Antigone is disgusted by this law and buries her other brother, thus breaking the Creon’s new law. When he is told of the news he is furious. “You there with your face bent towards the ground, what do you say? Do you deny you did this or do you admit it?” [497-499] Antigone admits to what she has done, and does not regret her decision because she thinks it was the respectful thing to do for her brother. “ I admit that I did it. I won’t deny that.” [500] Creon has no choice but to punish her, so …show more content…
Creon being the stubborn King he is, won’t listen to anyone trying to convince him that punishing Antigone isn’t right. He plans to carry out the sentence, he has no mercy for Antigone. “ I won’t encourage you or cheer you up, by saying the sentence won’t be carried out.” [1,047-1,048] Antigone mourns, but doesn’t regret what she’s done. “ I am being led away, no delaying for me.” [1,052-1,053] Antigone is then brought to the cavern where she is to be left alone. Then the unexpected happens, and Antigone is found in the cavern dead. She is found in the farthest corner of the tomb, hanging by a rope. Her act of committing suicide shocks
The conflict between Creon and Antigone is one of conflicting values and duties. When Antigone’s brothers fight to the death in battle Creon declares that only one of the two brothers should be buried. Antigone is disgusted by this law and buries her other brother, thus breaking the Creon’s new law. When he is told of the news he is furious. “You there with your face bent towards the ground, what do you say? Do you deny you did this or do you admit it?” [497-499] Antigone admits to what she has done, and does not regret her decision because she thinks it was the respectful thing to do for her brother. “ I admit that I did it. I won’t deny that.” [500] Creon has no choice but to punish her, so …show more content…
Creon being the stubborn King he is, won’t listen to anyone trying to convince him that punishing Antigone isn’t right. He plans to carry out the sentence, he has no mercy for Antigone. “ I won’t encourage you or cheer you up, by saying the sentence won’t be carried out.” [1,047-1,048] Antigone mourns, but doesn’t regret what she’s done. “ I am being led away, no delaying for me.” [1,052-1,053] Antigone is then brought to the cavern where she is to be left alone. Then the unexpected happens, and Antigone is found in the cavern dead. She is found in the farthest corner of the tomb, hanging by a rope. Her act of committing suicide shocks