Creon, the prideful king of Thebes, in "Antigone", had it in his heart and mind to create the perfect polis. He proclaimed the law, which forbid the burial of Polynices, the brother of Antigone, for this reason of perfection. Because Polynices died as an enemy of the country, Creon thought it was only right to not bury him.

"Our country is our life; only when she rides safely, have we any friends at all.

Such is my policy for our common weal (pg. 412)," Creon describes as he exp

lains to the citizens his reasons for his astonishing proclamation. Creon is willing to stand above and go against the laws of the Gods to create what he believes to be the law that is the best for the state. His views are one-sided and straightforward, as he strives for that perfect city with the perfect king, envisioned in his mind. Antigone, in accordance with Creon, has that same kind of vision in her mind but of what she wants to achieve.

Perfection, it appears is a deceptive concept that those try to reach in many different ways. It is evident that perfection lurked in the intentions of Creon and Antigone in Sophocles's masterpiece and was a crucial part of the fascinating years of The Golden Age of Athens. It is clear through the tales of these two sources that if lured into the clutch of perfection, the outcome will result in tragedy.

Actions of extreme were similarly expressed in Athens during the Golden Age. There is much evidence that the Athenians strove for perfection in their city. Examples of this deep desire a

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