He finally sheds his pride towards the end of the play as he tells his son, “you died so young-/ not your own foolishness but mine,” (Exodus 1411-1412). Creon proves to the audience he is the foolish one for arguing with his son and not opening up to new ideas. Creon finally admits that it is his fault, that it was his tragic flaw that caused all the problems, although timing was overdue once he finally confesses, “ the guilt for all of this is mine-/ it can never be removed from me or passed/ to any other mortal man,” (Exodus 1464-1466). Creon eventually learns to listen to others and not only think of himself. With all the events that has occurred, Creon was ultimately aware of his cruel acts, even when it was too
He finally sheds his pride towards the end of the play as he tells his son, “you died so young-/ not your own foolishness but mine,” (Exodus 1411-1412). Creon proves to the audience he is the foolish one for arguing with his son and not opening up to new ideas. Creon finally admits that it is his fault, that it was his tragic flaw that caused all the problems, although timing was overdue once he finally confesses, “ the guilt for all of this is mine-/ it can never be removed from me or passed/ to any other mortal man,” (Exodus 1464-1466). Creon eventually learns to listen to others and not only think of himself. With all the events that has occurred, Creon was ultimately aware of his cruel acts, even when it was too