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Anna McAdams Mr. Harrison Honors English 10B 12 February 2024 The unbendable heart breaks first: Creon's Tragic downfall Many times pride and stubbornness can be a main contributor to one's tragic end. One's power can cause an unwillingness to allow others to break the rules and not realize their mistakes until it's too late. Sophocles, when writing the play, Antigone, creates Creon to be overly prideful and stubborn. Creon has so much power, which makes him feel untouchable and feel like he can do anything without needing to face the consequences. Creon's decisions to not allow Antigone to break the rules, and to kill Antigone both ultimately lead to him becoming the most tragic character. Creon's choice to not allow Antigone to break the …show more content…

His stubbornness leads to his overall tragic downfall throughout the drama Antigone. Furthermore, Creon's choice to kill Antigone proves him to be the most tragic character. Creon finds out that his son, Haimon, has fallen in love with Antigone. He is so taken over with pride and power that he doesn't realize what killing Antigone will do to Haimon. Creon is so overcome by power, he displays Antigone's death as just another one for the count in a disregarding manner, “no; death will do that for me,”(2.459) Creon's overwhelming pride is getting the best of him, which leads to his tragic downfall. Creon finally realizes that his son is in love with Antigone, therefore making him feel like he is being betrayed by both his son and Antigone. As a punishment for his son, Creon orders his people to, “Bring the woman out! Let her die before his eyes!”(3.621) Creon's underlying pride has ultimately messed up the relationship he has with his son, which led to his tragic end. Afterward, Creon realizes the mistake he made when Haimon found Antigone lying dead. Creon lost his only son and his wife on the same day, all because of his choice to kill

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