Eteocles died while serving his country, Polyneices, on the other hand, was labeled a traitor. ... Creon has overwhelmed as being a new king as he has carried his excessive pride over ruling his country. ... The gods are deaf when we pray to them, their fire Recoils from our offering, their birds of omen Have no cry of comfort, for they are gorged With the thick blood of the dead. ... After stripping off his excessive pride and losing his beloved wife and son, Creon, a man with his dignity, has been left with nothing but a valuable lesson. ...

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