... described by Aristotle: The character has a hamartia1, which is a characteristic that is seen as a fatal flaw, which, in most cases, is the excessive pride that Creon demonstrates. The character then goes through a peripetia1, which is an epiphany where the character recognizes their fatal flaw and logically determines that they will place themselves in circumstances that are less than ideal. Finally, the ... the prophecy as a hoax, as he refuses to even consider the fact that he may be incorrect in assuming that Antigone has done no serious harm. Creon even says, "Whatever you say, you...

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