It is not often in Greek myth or tragedy that a woman is found portrayed as a tragic hero. However, Sophocles makes the hero of his Antigone, the third and last play in the theme of Oedipus’ life, a woman. And though this is out...
In Antigone, both Antigone and Kreon could be considered the tragic hero of the play. A tragic hero, defined by A Dictionary of Literary, Dramatic and Cinematic Terms, is someone who suffers due to a tragic flaw, or hamartia. This Greek word is variously translated...
Everyone loves the hero of a story. A hero inspires you and gives you a sense of hope and security. Heroes are characters who are admirable, noble, brave, intelligent, and powerful. They are great examples and positive role models. But what if the hero is...
Though it was written over two millennia ago, Sophocles’ Antigone features one of the preeminent symbols of female defiance in its title character. The play centers on the exploits of Antigone as she openly goes against the king’s decree in the name of honor and...
In Sophocles’ play Antigone I believe that Creon is the tragic hero because he is brought down by a tragic flaw and faces consequences greater than deserved. Throughout the play Creon was creating problems which led to what he had to face at the end....
Antigone written by Sophocles, speaks about the power struggle between Antigone and her Uncle Creon who is the King of Thebes. Both characters seemed to have their own beliefs in how Antigone’s brother Polyneices should be buried. With both Creon and Antigone being strong-willed individuals,...
While it is likely that Oedipus Rex is the only character who completely embodies Aristotle’s idea of a tragic hero, there are many characters who possess enough of his defined characteristics to qualify as the tragic hero of their respective drama. Creon, the King of...
A tragic hero is a literary character who makes a judgement error that inevitably leads to his or her own destruction. Every Greek tragedy must have a tragic hero. In Sophocles’ play, Antigone, that tragic hero is Creon. He possesses the tragic flaws of excessive...
The tragic hero of the drama Antigone is Creon, the king of Thebes. This is proven throughout many points of the drama. First of which is when he denies Polyneices a proper burial. The second is when he believes that everyone is conspiring against him....
Creon is the leader or person of status in the play, “Antigone” by Sophocles. His status was the new king of Thebes right after the previous kings Laius and Oedipus had fled. As the king, he seems to care more about the loyalty and the...
Throughout the centuries, history has given society people whom one can call a hero. There are ongoing reasons why these heroes have been given a special title and looked upon: bravery, determination, agility, inspiration, or confidence. However, a tragic hero carries different characteristics and traits....
Sophocles’ play, Antigone, expresses a journey of tragedy, nobility, and virtue through the actions of the tragic hero. A tragic hero, as defined by Aristotle, depicts one of high nobility, who experiences a tragic downfall due to their ignorance and blinding of their pride. However,...
Creon out of his pride kills his own wife and son out of selfishness which make him a true tragic hero. Creon is a character who so caught up with what others think. Creon is isolated character who keeps to himself his plans and acts....
In the play, Antigone by Sophocles, Antigone, the same as Malala, knew what she was going to do and did not let anyone prevent her from accomplishing her goal. The conviction and attitude that there’s still broader fairness outside the rule seen in Malala is...
Tragedy is defined as an “event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress.” It can be hard to see someone else’s viewpoint of tragedy, because people’s experiences with it are different. Everyone who has an opinion will weigh in- agreeing, or simply not able to see...
In ancient Greece, women contribution to society was very minimal. Their rights were fewer compared to those of men. Confined to their homes, the role of women in Ancient Greece was bearing and raising children. In Antigone written by Sophocles, Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus...
“Show me a hero and I’ll write you a tragedy.” F. Scott Fitzgerald isn’t the only novelist who uses tragedy, in specific, tragic heroes, in his storylines to promote the disastrous happenings caused by fate. Both Shakespeare and Sophocles incorporate tragic heroes in their plays...
Creon, a stubborn man with what he saw in himself as potential, saw his chance of fulfilling his dream when his mighty brother, ex-king, Oedipus with his two older sons, Polynices and Eteocles, passed away. The brothers were too prideful. They both wanted the power...
Characterization of The Tragic Hero Creon in Antigone A tragic hero is an overall good person who has flaws that lead to their own downfall. The concept of a tragic hero is represented in the drama “Antigone” written by Sophocles. Creon, the king of Thebes,...
A conflicted hero based on the Greek concept of tragedy would be considered a tragic hero. Your words, activities and thoughts could lead to your defeat. Activities have results and your activities could prompt another person’s passing. You are responsible for your very own actions...
In Sophocles’ play, Antigone, Kreon was seen to portray the villain of the plot. His position of king was gained unlawfully due to the deaths of Eteocles and Polyneices. Kreon, had allowed only Eteocles to be buried and said that Polyneices must stay on the...
The central conflict in Antigone has to do with someone’s deep respect. If the respect should be higher towards the laws of man, or the laws of the gods. This central conflict came about, since the people that lived in Thebes are used to living...
In Sophocles’ play Antigone, Creon is the tragic hero, because he comes from a noble position, is brought down by a tragic flaw, and faces consequences greater than deserved. Creon’s tragic flaw, self-confidence, causes his downfall. Creon won’t listen to not one person. He is...
What does family mean to you? How far would you go to help your family members? Would you go against your ruler and face repercussions for your family? In the theatrical work, Antigone, by Sophocles, Antigone daughter and sister of Odysseus has an inner debate...
The book Antigona is a tragedy because it is the story of a woman who is too stubborn and proud to listen to anyone, even his own family. The woman who stands up for what she believes in, even if it means going against her father. This leads to her downfall.
Main tragic heroes:
Creon – the tragic hero of the play, Creon is a good man who is too stubborn and proud to listen to anyone, even his own family. This leads to his downfall.
Antigone – Creon's daughter, Antigone is a strong and determined young woman who stands up for what she believes in, even if it means going against her father.
Haemon – Creon's son, Haemon is a good man who tries to reason with his father, but ultimately pays the price for his father's stubbornness.
Ismene – Antigone's sister, Ismene is a good person but she is too afraid to stand up to her father.
The Chorus – the group of old men who serve as the voice of the people, the Chorus tries to warn Creon of his errors but he does not listen.
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