What is the difference between Antigone and Creon in 'Antigone'?

Answer 1

Generous versus selfish, straightforward versus deceitful and wider versus narrower context are differences between Antigone and Creon in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone articulates a generous spirit in her care for her brother Polyneices and her dead family members. She demonstrates straightfowardness in not disguising her emotions or hiding her deeds. She exhibits a commitment to the wider context of life by her devotion to cherished traditions, divine will and family ties.

In contrast, Antigone's uncle King Creon expresses selfishness in his disregard for the suffering of his people. He manifests deceit in his punishment of his nephew Polyneices, who dies asserting his legitimate royal claim against his usurping twin brother Eteocles and uncle Creon. He shows a commitment to the narrowest context in thinking only of bolstering the longevity of his rule.
That one thinks of others and that the other thinks only of himself is a way in which Antigone and Creon are different in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban Princess Antigone considers herself part of a team. She is there for her family, her gods and her traditions. The same may not be said of her uncle King Creon, who thinks only of lasting as long as possible in power.