In the story, the relationship between Antigone and Creon is very important and contrasts greatly. If they had found a way to resolve their differences, the story may have ended differently. The tension between these two characters is based on Creon’s actions and thoughts in regard to Antigone’s brothers and the brother she buried. Creon left Polyneices, her brother, to rot outside of the city. He commanded that if anyone buried Polyneices, they would be put to death. Their relationship advances the story and develops the theme by the dramatic tension the two have. These conflicting motivations cause the characteristics of anger, violence, and self-importance.
Creon makes matters worse by refusing to relent in the face of mounting opposition.