Creon is guilty of hubris. Funeral rites are the laws of the gods, by denying one of his nephews a proper burial he is defying those laws.
Creon is.
Hubris(excessive pride or arrogance)
It is through Antigone and Creon that hubris is expressed in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, hubris refers to "an exaggerated sense of self, arrogance, pride." Theban King Creon is arrogant and proud and shows an exaggerated sense of self when he issues an edict that contradicts the will of the gods. Antigone likewise shows an exaggerated sense of self, arrogance and pride when she disrespects Creon, her uncle, her sovereign and her intended father-in-law.
Yes, Creon is the tragic hero. His flaw is his hubris (of course) and his recognition is after Tiresias comes and his reversal is when he buries Polynices and then goes to try to get Antigone back. Too late..
Arrogance is a meaning of hubris in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, hubris describes a personality that is arrogant and proud and has an exaggerated sense of self. The description fits Theban Princess Antigone as well as King Creon. For example, Creon thinks that he can issue an edict that contradicts divine will and Theban traditions. Antigone thinks that she can respect the gods but disrespect their earthly royal representative.
Creon is.
Hubris(excessive pride or arrogance)
It is through Antigone and Creon that hubris is expressed in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, hubris refers to "an exaggerated sense of self, arrogance, pride." Theban King Creon is arrogant and proud and shows an exaggerated sense of self when he issues an edict that contradicts the will of the gods. Antigone likewise shows an exaggerated sense of self, arrogance and pride when she disrespects Creon, her uncle, her sovereign and her intended father-in-law.
Yes, Creon is the tragic hero. His flaw is his hubris (of course) and his recognition is after Tiresias comes and his reversal is when he buries Polynices and then goes to try to get Antigone back. Too late..
Arrogance is a meaning of hubris in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, hubris describes a personality that is arrogant and proud and has an exaggerated sense of self. The description fits Theban Princess Antigone as well as King Creon. For example, Creon thinks that he can issue an edict that contradicts divine will and Theban traditions. Antigone thinks that she can respect the gods but disrespect their earthly royal representative.
Creon decided to only sentence Antigone to death; since Ismene wasn't guilty he just lets her free.
She not only broke his law, but is unashamed and public about it
Creon's tragic flaw is hubris, thinking he can set the laws of human beings above the laws of the gods.
He realizes that everyone is dying that is close to him and they have shown that it was his fault for not listening.
Creon decided to sentence Antigone to death, but let Ismene free because she was not guilty.
Creon and Teiresias differ primarily in their roles and perspectives within "Antigone." Creon, as the ruler of Thebes, embodies the authority of law and state, prioritizing order and political power. In contrast, Teiresias, the blind prophet, represents wisdom and moral insight, warning Creon about the consequences of his hubris and the importance of honoring the divine laws. While Creon stubbornly clings to his decisions, Teiresias advocates for humility and the need to listen to divine guidance.
That the guilty in Laius' murder must be found and punished is the message that Creon brings back to Thebes in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Creon consults with the Delphic oracle as to how to end the pestilence in Thebes. He finds out that Thebans and Thebes are polluted by the unsolved murder of King Laius, Creon's brother-in-law and royal predecessor. He also learns that the guilty must be punished by execution or exile.