Which details in Creon's speech emphasize his role as a tragic character in 'Antigone'?

Answer 1

That he has experience with disloyalty and that he intends upon change in the midst of stress are details in his speech that emphasize Creon's role as a tragic character in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).

Specifically, Theban King Creon's speech can be seen as foreshadowing of troubles yet to come. He begins his speech with references to popular support for rulers during troubled times. He asks his listeners to support drastic change in the aftermath of a violent civil war and during a time of great stress. The speech acts as a flag of tragedy to come since it is not an inspiring pronouncement of present victory and future optimism.