He has nothing against Oedipus and wished to help him get rid of the plague that was brought on Thebes. Creon gives Oedipus an explanation to why he is not trying to take his crown. His actions reveal that Creon respects and honors Oedipus. Creon is very compassionate and forgives Oedipus, unlike in Antigone, he shows no compassion for her. Oedipus's false accusations turn his life upside down and he is no longer the king. At the end of the story, Creon shows his forgiveness for Oedipus by watching over his daughters, Antigone and Ismene. He has proved that he is responsible enough to be the King of Thebes. Seeing Oedipus suffer should make Creon think twice before he makes decisions, but does it really help? .
In Antigone, Creon has many character traits that are unlikable by the people of Thebes. Ignorance, rudeness, selfishness, and cold-heartedness are just a few of them. Creon is a tragic hero because of the actions that he has made throughout the play. He doesn't believe that he has to listen to the opinions of others or bother to discuss the issue with the people of Thebes. Creon becomes the King of Thebes after Polynices and Eteocles commit fratricide in battle. He rules everyone, but at the end he does not stop the intelligence of Antigone from protecting her brother's body. This is where Creon's behavior changes from a respectable man to a disrespectful tyrant. Creon wanted Polynices unburied, but wants Eteocles to be buried with dignity. Creon has no sympathy for the Gods or the people of the town. He accuses the Elders of foolishness because they believe the Gods had something to do with Polynices's burial (Sophocles lines 317-327). Creon takes his power to another level as he goes on a tirade against the men that were not happy with his leadership and the ways he wanted things to be done. His rage is overwhelming. He threatens his own son and wants Antigone put to death because she buried Polynice.
