... decide which of the brothers were to receive a proper burial. There is a battle between Creon's two nephews, Eteocles and Polyneices. Eteocles died while serving his country, Polyneices, on the other hand, was labeled a traitor. Creon declares an edict that no one will bury the body of Polyneices. His corpse is supposed ... claims to speak with the voice of authority." Creon has overwhelmed as being a new king as he has carried his excessive pride over ruling his country. He becomes so headstrong that he is willing to sacrifice his own family if any disagreement that is against him has b...

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