Creon's Character In 'Antigone In Sophocles'

I do not think Creon is a bad ruler. Creon is presented as a very stubborn ruler for Thebes. I think he goes wrong with not being able to see all aspects of not wanting to bury Polynices. Polynices was not just a traitor that tied with other countries, to attack his brother in order to become the king of Thebes. Creon fails to recognize the familial ties between Antigone and her brother Polynices. Antigone just wants her brother to have a proper burial. Creon rules that anyone who tries to give Polynices a proper burial will be stoned to death. His one track mind eliminates his feelings toward Antigone's feelings towards her brother's death. In addition, the God's do not approve of leaving the body unburied. However, Creon's loyalty
lies within making laws for the state and being a strict ruler. His stubbornness causes him to lose not only his niece Antigone but his son and wife. I would have let Antigone bury her brother and listened to what the God's wanted. If it were a member of my family I would defy the government and provide a proper burial. My loyalty lies within my ties to my family. Even though I would have to risk my own life, I would definitely try to provide them with a proper burial. This play has relevance to similar situations in life where a person knows something is right in their heart but it is ruled wrong by the law. In many cases, some laws are not really fair and govern the best interest of the people. It is important to follow the laws. However, the laws governed by the state are not always correct in every situation.