Creon was threatened by a woman. She was supposed to be passive and stay within cultural domains of her gender. King Eteocles, son of Oedipus, was murdered by Polynices, his own brother. Why should he receive or deserve the same rite

Antigone’s actions were justified by divine law. “My deeds will please those they are meant to please” (78). She had no remorse for her actions or thoughts and thrived on her persistence. Her ideals were noble, yet unrelenting. She also had the support of the silent community, which Haemon points out to his father.

Although Creon’s decision strayed morally, he did change his mind and decided to free Antigone and bury Polynices. His actions were too late. By the time he returned to the cave where Antigone was held prisoner, he discovered they both took their own lives.

Creon could be considered a successful failure. He successfully compromised the moral and the state law, but failed in timing. The play would be even more of a tragedy had Creon not taken responsibility for his actions. He understood his actions and stubbornness caused this disaster and, it was too late to curtail the actions of his son and his betrothed. The gods punish the proud but reward their suffering with profound wisdom.

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