... 578-580) These metaphors are used to represent the eventual fate of Creon and Antigone. Creon's downfall was the loss of his wife and son whom he loved. The death of Antigone lead Haemon to commit suicide which in turn lead his mother to do the same. As he carries Haimon's body Creon says, "Mindless, hard, deadly crime!/Look: the killer and kill, a father and son./Poor and worthless counsel, ... and Antigone ended up suffering the same fate in slightly different forms. The play, "Antigone" illustrates how power causes arrogance and inflexibility as well as exploring the implications of s...

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