Antigone By David Greene
THE QUALITIES OF CREON
As readers, we have to make judgments and interpretations of different characters. In
the book, Antigone, translated by David Greene, there is a character by the name of
Creon. While reading Antigone, some important descriptions about Creon become
apparent. He views himself as the perfect leader, believes he is always correct, and wants
control over people.
Creon believes he is the only perfect ruler for Thebes. He believes that he can create a
better city with his presence: "I would not be silent if I saw ruin,…" (p.168 l.203-204).
"I would not count any enemy of my country as a friend-" (p.168 l.205-206). He further
continues by stating "I will make her greater still" (p.168 l.210). In this last quote Creon
declares that he will improve the city (she) by his rulings. Creon......
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