Creon is considered a tragic figure in the play Antigone, because he is of noble status as king. As ruler of Thebes, it his responsibility to create all of the laws, punishments, and enforcing all preset edicts. Creon was clearly at his peak leadership role as king allowing him an excessive amount of space for error. Once the dilemma of following the rules, killing Antigone, or saving his son’s bride developed, Creon’s weakness surfaced. In Creon’s mind, a ruler must first follow the rules and ignore all emotions. His inability to trust his emotions is his weakness. After Antigone is killed, Creon seemed to have made the correct decision; however, that is not the case. The agonizing death of Antigone forced Creon’s son to his own suicide.