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 ...

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Creon serves two different roles in both plays. ... I will also evaluate Creon's attitudes and behaviors and make a conclusion to see if Creon learns from the mistakes he has made. ... Creon is a tragic hero because of the actions that he has made throughout the play. ... Creon was more forceful than Oedipus ever was. ... Creon trusted no one that tried to help him. ...

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Although the conflict is clear and easy to understand on its surface, beneath the surface onlookers often become jaded as to which character, Creon or Antigone, Sophocles intended to portray this tragic play through. ... The chorus sides with Creon and most likely the audience as well. ... In Creon's opening scenes he portrays himself as a patriotic and democratic statesman. ... Creon holds himself above all of these loyalties. ... She stood by the house of Oedipus, and more importantly, she adhered to the highest form of the law, that of the gods, as a true hero would....

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