Although Creon created the edict with good intentions for the people of Thebes‚ his failure to recognize the familial bond that ties Antigone to her brother Polyneices coupled with his newfound power as ruler of Thebes contributes to his tyrannical and delusional behavior which ultimately leads to his downfall. Looking back at “Oedipus The King”‚ Creon established himself as a rational individual‚ especially during his confrontation with Oedipus when clearing his name as culprit in a placid manner
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her sister Ismene return to Thebes after they discover that their brothers were waging war against one another to determine who would rule Thebes after the death of their father‚ Oedipus. When Antigone returns‚ she discovers that her brothers‚ Polyneices and Eteocles‚ already killed each other. These deaths result in Creon becoming the king of Thebes. Upon his rise to the throne‚ Creon declares a law which holds that those who oppose the state cannot receive a proper burial with formal rites. King Creon
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The decisions Creon makes as the king of Thebes leads him to his tragic ending. He doesn’t let Haemon marry Antigone‚ after he has found that she was the one who buried Polynices‚ which lead to Haemon’s death. Also when Antigone is being arrested‚ the Chorus tells Creon that Thebes will carry the scar of her death for centuries‚ but Creon does not listen. Creon uses political judgement for his decision‚ and he
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were often depicted through plays at the theater; one of them for instance was the play of Antigone written by Sophocles. The play was about an absolute ruler named Creon‚ who ruled the city state of Thebes with merciless authority. Through Creon’s tenacious conceit and his misuse of power over Thebes‚ Sophocles reveals that relentless pride always results in harmful consequences. Creon demonstrated his inflexibility when he didn’t want to be accused for his wrongdoings because of his dignity
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mistake. Creon’s hubris is his refusal to accept people’s advices. He admits at the beginning of the conversation that he always respects Tiresias’s words. However‚ as the conversation goes on‚ Tiresias tells Creon he should listen to the people of Thebes‚ and he should free Antigone‚ Creon begins to show his pride. “Know well that before the sun has run a few laps more‚ you will give one from your loins‚ a corpse for corpse‚ in exchange for those you have sent from above the earth to below it‚ the
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and the niece to Creon. This play starts with brothers to Antigone‚ Polyneices and Eteocles dying in war; they killed each other tragically while fighting over the throne of Thebes. Eteocles receives a respectable stately burial and Polyneices was considered a traitor and is disgraced‚ not allowed to receive a proper burial. If anyone gets close to the body of Polyneices or tries to bury him they would be condemned to death by King Creon‚ who has become the new monarch to the throne. King Creon makes
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convictions that compel her to do what she believes is right‚ regardless of consequence. Antigonê finds herself in a dilemma torn between submitting to Creon’s laws‚ and her obligations to her family. King Creon dishonored Polyneicês who fought against Thebes‚ and granted full respect to Etocliês
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other’s swords in battle and Creon‚ the king of Thebes‚ has made a decree stating that one brother shall be given an honorable burial for his service to the city‚ while the other will be given no burial because he is considered a traitor to the city of Thebes. In Ancient Greece‚ if a person died and was not given a proper burial‚ then their spirit would not be able to pass into Hades. Because of this‚ Antigone is determined to give her brother a proper burial. At the same time‚ Creon is determined that
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Creon’s actions. Creon fits the first point of Aristotle’s five points of tragedy which states that they must‚ be of high status in the community‚ act consistent‚ and experiences a marked change from good to bad. Creon is the king of Thebes‚ Choragus‚ the Chorus leader‚ introduces him as the king in the beginning of the play (1026‚ l.1-2). In addition‚ Creon acts consistent throughout the whole play. He’s harsh to his family members‚ and his advisors. Creon is harsh to his nephew‚ Polynieces‚ when
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can…” (line 13‚ 863) Oedipus was a very carrying king; he cared for Thebes and his people with unconditional love. When he was exiled from his beloved city‚ he did it by choice‚ but the fact that he left in order for the plague to vanish shows his leadership qualities. The part in the play was very sad and heartbreaken because Oedipus leaves the city in which he ruled and saved from the sphinx. The Chorus in the play and people in Thebes are deeply sympathetic to Oedipus‚ and appreciative his willingness
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