Theme Of Power In Antigone

In this tragedy Antigone, King Creon’s obstinate opinion fabricates a division between
Creon and his closest family, even if his ruthless ideas earn him obedience from his subjects.
Creon’s niece Antigone argues against her uncle’s unjust regulation, boldly stating that she put confidence in God’s word over Creon’s foolish law. This quarrel marked the universal theme of the play Antigone: One is without ceaseless power unless supported by the views of God.
Creon’s law was originated to nurture his pride and ego, but it defied God’s commandments.
This entire play snowballs off of Creon’s stubborn attitude and his unwillingness to cave in to the Gods, while Antigone is proven correct amidst execution.

“One is without ceaseless power unless supported
He discovered his mistake too late. If Creon had obeyed the God’s beliefs instead of his own, the people of Thebes would adore him, while Creon would be unstoppable in his quest for control. He still held the throne after the deaths of his loved ones, but Creon had no desire for dominance anymore and completely lost his willingness to live.
Most tragedies in Sophocles’ day embedded a certain emotion in the heart of the beholder.
Sophocles achieved that as well, but the universal theme of Antigone, (One is without ceaseless power unless supported by the views of God), also gave purpose and meaning to Creon’s endeavor. But this theme also structures man’s outlook on criminal justice/law and religion today. Nowadays, America possess’s more laws than what it used to. That’s because our government wants to do right by God and the people. The universal theme of this play is

intelligently used to give purpose and meaning to Creon and his struggles by shining light on the bigger picture, but Creon is also used as the epitome of man’s flaws. When you first meet
Creon, he is promising things he cannot and will not do. Creon boasts his importance to Thebes, refuses to admit his mistakes at the sake of just being right (even if it does cause more
All of these characteristics make up humans today, and I believe Sophocles is trying to convey to the people how we really act, so we can make a change.
Sophocles uses the play Antigone to get a message out. Creon was molded to be relatable to everyone, we have all felt and done the things he has in one way or another. When you are doing something, it is most important to think of the bigger picture and to do what is