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Creon And Antigone As Tragic Heroes

Antigoné and Creon: Tragedy
Creon and Antigoné are the main characters in the Greek tragedy "Antigoné" by Sophocles. Antigoné is a woman who is mentally strong, proud, and stubborn. She had three siblings, a sister, Ismene, and two brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices. Her brothers killed each other in a vicious sword fight over who would become King of Thebes. Antigoné's loyalty to her brother is shown when she insists on a proper burial for Polyneices but her request is denied by her uncle and King Creon. The two strongly disagree which brings about the collapse of the royal family.
Aristotle's view on a tragic hero is someone that would have to be held in high standards, namely royalty, in order to suggest compassion and anxiety in the audience. Creon and Antigoné are royalty and share the most important aspect of a tragic hero, each have a flaw. Neither of the characters has the capacity to compromise nor come to an agreement. Antigoné's tragic flaw was demonstrated by......


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