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Character Analysis Of Creon In 'Antigone'
ANTIGONE’S RULING

‘I’ll lie there with him, with a man I love pure and innocent , for all my crime” Urging saying Antigone. (In Lines 90-93) . Prior to her respect of the God’s laws. Antigone was very amused by the powers of Creon. Knowingly stating that her brother couldn’t have a peaceful burying. But the respect to get one and in fault of burying him in peace by the law of God’s was punished by Creon’s cruelty. Antigone’s words, actions, and ideas contrast with Creon’s character to the point of these two character’s having conflicting motivations. These conflicting cause the characteristics of loyalty, love and sacrifice to be highlighted within Creon’s character.
Overall, of how Creon portrays himself to the God’s and even his own kingdom. Affects the lives of his family and how he is expected to be respected as a King of his throne! His character
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He wanted to starve her, until she died on her own. Instead of him killing her himself. He wanted her to feel empty with a brutal and vituperative punishment, that he didn’t have to do. Without even lifting his fingers to touch Antigone. Creon locked Antigone up to starve her own death. But truly it was her fate to stay alive or be demised. But with Creon’s ruling, Antigone’s destiny was soon going to be inclosed with her own surroundings sending a message to Creon, but to also the prophets! This evidence supports my claim in (Line 578) Antigone states “ They share nothing but my view but they keeps their mouth shut just for you”. With that being stated. Antigone was saying, that people don’t speak what they feel to Creon. To let him know from right or wrong or even let him know what mistakes can make or break him as a king. But as a tragic hero, his destruction of so much power and unapologetic attitude. May soon come to an end, later than he had

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