Antigone - Creon: A Tragic Hero Antigone was produced in 441 B.C. by Sophocles, one the three great Greek writers of tragedy. ... It is Creon's nobility, tragic flaw, his downfall, and his great loss that bring him to be a true tragic hero of Antigone. ... All are the key elements that make Creon for being a true tragic hero. Creon is a man of great noblility. ... (Scodel) Creon's downfall is ironic since it happens almost at the time that he is trying to make everything right and prevent a tragic ending. ...

• Word Count: 1884
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the plays Othello, Antigone, and Romeo and Juliet, love leads to the downfall of each of the tragic heroes. ... Haemon the son of Creon, Antigone's uncle is deeply in love with her. ... But Creon thinks that Haemon is just saying all of this to side with a woman. ... Creon's wife's love for Haemon made her kill herself when she found out about his death. ... Othello and Desdemona deep love end up in their tragic downfall. ...

• Word Count: 1402
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School