How is Creon the tragic hero of Antigone?
Tragic in the sense of greek tragedy means the change of luck, the falling from grace, the overturns of life. In the beggining of the play, Kreon is a strong King, a good husband and father, fair, hasnt done anything wrong, his people respect him and his is uniting his city after the civil bloodshed that happened due to the dispute between the brothers of Antigone. But as the play unfolds Kreon gets blinded and ignors the laws of gods and humans, not because he has something to profit, but because he is too stubborn to see the other side and unable to admit his mistake. He is beeing arrogant, inflexibel and cruel. He is fixated on the letter of the law and doesnt see the human side of things, although he COULD see it, if he would let go of his ego and listen. As a result, he loses his son, his wife and the respect of his people. He pays for his egoism and his disregard and ends up a devastated man. In my opinion, Oidipus is the most tragic figure in greek tragedy, for he is punished fo
