Sophocles' Antigone presents a constant struggle between the laws of men versus the laws of the gods. Creon is so swallowed by his own pride that his viewpoint cannot be trusted. The Chorus, whose bias changes with the story, elucidates a more accurate perception of the play. Creon is the tragic hero of Antigone as a result of his irreverence towards the gods, leading to the death of his family. Unlike other Greek tragedies in which the hero has no control over his fate, Creon, although displeasing the gods by condemning Antigone, is defeated by destiny in his attempt to free her. While fate had long before sentenced Creon to his own actions, the play’s perception that he almost escapes tragedy, makes him that much more lamentable. The general perception of Creon as “villain” is shifted as the Chorus elucidates that he is indeed the trage....

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