The Story of Creon The drama Antigone is more Creon's story than it is Antigone's. ... He is also the tragic hero of the play. ... Creon is also the tragic hero of this drama. ... Even though he himself was not killed, Creon had to live with the death of his loved ones around him making him the tragic hero in this play. Creon stands out as the tragic hero in Antigone because it is really his story. ...
Creon A Battle of Pride A tragic hero is described in literature as a highly renowned person who is neither virtuous or villainous, makes choices for which there is no escape, makes an error in judgement, and evokes pity and suspense from the audience by their actions. In the classic Greek drama, Antigone by Sophocles, Creon meets all the characteristics of the tragic hero. ... Thus Antigone does not totally fulfill the definition of a tragic hero. ... Creon was a very intelligent leader who endeavored to due what was right for society, however due to his pride or "hubris" is ...
