"I have nothing but contempt for the kind of Governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the state" (Scene I 19-21)."... His hubris is revealed when the sentry who has been assigned to guard Polyneices" dead body comes to him with the news that someone has covered the body with a layer of light dust. Creon arrogantly questions the sentry, "And the man who dared do this?" ... (Scene II 54-55) Creon displays his arrogance as the king who uphold the law; once again when he replies, "And yet you dared defy the law" (Scene II 57). ... Our hearts and...

• Word Count: 1884
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Major Characters Antigone Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus, late king of Thebes. ... In this drama Antigone is the protagonist who fights for her families honor. ... Creon is the antagonist who believes that the rebel, Polynices, should not be buried. ... Tiresias Tiresias is a blind messenger, who is guided by a young boy, sent from the Gods. ... Sentinel The Sentinel is the one who captures Antigone. ...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School