It is this manner that Creon can be seen as the tragic character in the play Antigone. ... This further labels Creon as a tragic hero, as he is acting more and more hostile towards every other character in the play, including his own son as the play comes closer to a close. ... This confirms that Creon is doomed as a tragic hero. ... After reading the play, it is easy to see that Creon possesses all of the characteristics of a tragic character that is doomed to experience a tragic downfall because of his fatal flaws. ... Finally, Creon has his anagnorisis, and realizes that his great pride ...

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