Yes, Theban King Creon is a strong ruler in the play "Antigone" by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the adjective "strong" may describe a ruler who shows physical stamina and mental alertness. Creon shows mental alertness in recognizing a problem of discontent within his realm and coming up with a solution. He shows physical stamina in enforcing an unpopular law and in holding steady upon a difficult course until Teiresias the blind prophet and the Chorus leader advise him to do otherwise.
But a strong ruler is not necessarily a good, effective or beloved leader of people.
Strong is what Creon thinks that a ruler must be above all else in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon believes the weakness must be avoided at all costs. He feels that a strong ruler has job security. Strong rulers make all decisions without any influence, input or intervention from anyone else.
Antigone versus Creon is the female-male opposition in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon do not get along. Creon criticizes Antigone for personal and professional reasons. He does not find her an acceptable bride-to-be for his son, an appreciative ward, a docile subject or rational royal. In turn, Antigone objects to Creon as a a domineering relative and harsh ruler.
How is Creon in conflict with Antigone
Creon is Antigone's uncle.
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Strong is what Creon thinks that a ruler must be above all else in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon believes the weakness must be avoided at all costs. He feels that a strong ruler has job security. Strong rulers make all decisions without any influence, input or intervention from anyone else.
Antigone versus Creon is the female-male opposition in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone and King Creon do not get along. Creon criticizes Antigone for personal and professional reasons. He does not find her an acceptable bride-to-be for his son, an appreciative ward, a docile subject or rational royal. In turn, Antigone objects to Creon as a a domineering relative and harsh ruler.
How is Creon in conflict with Antigone
Creon is Antigone's uncle.
If Antigone disobeys Creon's Law in "Antigone," Antigone is to be sentenced to death.
Creon is his dad and antigone is his cousin
That he must not seem weak before his people and that he must protect them from her pollution are Creon's arguments for killing Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon believes that an ordered society requires strict laws, strong rulers, and swift punishment. The king that does not enforce his own laws will be unsuccessful. The ruler who makes exceptions for relatives and women will pollute the environment with unpunished crimes and offenses and bad role models.
Creon's wife's name in Antigone is Eurydice.
Antigone questioned the ruling of Creon, the King (unthinkable for anyone, especially a woman), because she wanted a proper burial for her brother. Creon tells her explicitly to go to bed, but she states she will go out that night a bury her brother again against Creon's wishes. Anarchy is going against the will of government or the ruler, and Antigone certainly does that.
Niece to uncle is Antigone's relationship to Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone is the eldest daughter of disgraced Theban monarchs Oedipus and Jocasta. Queen Jocasta is Creon's sister. Antigone therefore is Creon's niece.
Antigone is,
It is the ruler whom Creon thinks owns the city in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Creon gives his opinion on city ownership during his interaction with his son Prince Haemon in the third scene of the play. Haemon insists that a ruler must consider the opinions of others and not just his own. He maintains that the city belongs to no man whereas Creon responds that it belongs to the ruler.