The Destruction of Pride Pride is not what it seems to be. Although it is a source of motivation for someone to achieve their goals, a man that has too high of an opinion of their own worth could have problems. That is to say, pride could consume someone and distract them from what is important in life. The opposing perspectives of two prideful characters in “Antigone” by Sophocles lead to the tragedies of other lives as well as their own. Princess Antigone disobeys an edict issued by King Creon in which the burial of Polyneices, her brother, is forbidden. Antigone disregards the edict, resulting in her punishment. Antigone is not a hero but a stubborn character that is too confident to back down from her decisions. Antigone’s pride distracts her from making reasonable decisions. These unreasonable decisions are evident through her determination to bury her brother, committing suicide, and refusal to apologize for her wrongdoing. …show more content…
Creon asks her if she buried her brother, to which she responds, “I dared. It was not God’s proclamation. That final justice that rules the world below makes no such laws.” (208) Her act of defiance showcases her pride as she admits her crime with no hesitation. Although she acted by moral laws, it wouldn’t be fair to those who had no relation to the king whatsoever. She knew what was ahead of her yet she continues to insist on following through her plans. Her pride is also evident when she rejects King Creon’s offer to redeem herself. By keeping up with her pride, she receives punishment for her wrongdoing. Her faulty decision leads to her suicide and it leads to the death of another