Antigone only believed in God’s law. Creon was a man of law, since he was the king. He would not change his rules for his family because he was scared that he may lose the control of his people. His action show a neglect of his family and a failure to drift from the responsibility that his job impresses upon him. Creon believes that if someone dishonors the city in which he rules they must be punished. Creon wants to be respected and feared as a king because this will give him more power. Both Creon and Antigone are on different side of the argument, they both are fueled by their extreme pride. When it comes to the end of the play Creon was very emotional when he realizes his mistakes when Tiresias predict the future. Thus, Creon attempts to correct himself by allowing Antigone to be free, but he was too late. Crean was forced to live, knowing that three people are dead as a result of his actions. This punishment is worse than death. Although Creon’s self-righteousness and inflexibility did not change until the end of the play, his motivations traveled from loyalty ones to personal ones. This created a major portion of the tragic element in
Antigone only believed in God’s law. Creon was a man of law, since he was the king. He would not change his rules for his family because he was scared that he may lose the control of his people. His action show a neglect of his family and a failure to drift from the responsibility that his job impresses upon him. Creon believes that if someone dishonors the city in which he rules they must be punished. Creon wants to be respected and feared as a king because this will give him more power. Both Creon and Antigone are on different side of the argument, they both are fueled by their extreme pride. When it comes to the end of the play Creon was very emotional when he realizes his mistakes when Tiresias predict the future. Thus, Creon attempts to correct himself by allowing Antigone to be free, but he was too late. Crean was forced to live, knowing that three people are dead as a result of his actions. This punishment is worse than death. Although Creon’s self-righteousness and inflexibility did not change until the end of the play, his motivations traveled from loyalty ones to personal ones. This created a major portion of the tragic element in