In Sophocles’ play, Antigone, there are two possible protagonists. According to Aristotle’s criteria, Creon is the main protagonist in the play.
Some people would argue that Antigone is the key character of the story, but she doesn’t have a hamartia. Aristotle professes this to be the beginning element of a tragedy. Creon’s mistake is overstepping the boundaries of a mortal. He deems himself to be above the gods. He decides when someone’s life will end. Antigone only does what is right; there isn’t a mistake on her part.
Secondly, Antigone is not at all concerned with her pride or her well-being. Everything she does is in honor of her departed brother, Polyneices. Creon is very prideful. He says, â