Antigone Vs Kreon
The final moments before Antigone’s condemnation must have been excruciating for all of Thebes: as she was sentenced to death for upholding her familial and religious values, her uncle, Kreon, sat by, proud of his decision. Later he would regret his misdeeds deeply, but although he lost his son and wife, Antigone lost her life. She is the central character. She drives the action, has more relevancy, and is a superior example of the ideal Grecian at the time. Without Antigone, the story would fall flat. For this reason, the story’s title as Antigone should not be changed. Despite some claims that Kreon better fits the profile of a tragic hero, Antigone is the right name for the play because Antigone is more relevant, a better role model, and drives the action more consistently than Kreon.
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As Oedipus’s daughter, her devotion to her family is what creates the main conflict. Kreon, as Jocasta’s brother, is close to the situation but not so much so as Antigone. Her relevance in the curse placed on her family continues Oedipus’s tragedy in the “cycle.” Kreon, however, provides a contribution to the cursed family’s distress. Although he does face his own conflicts and in the end suffer his own consequences, the drama focuses mainly on Antigone’s chosen course of action. Antigone is more relevant in both the apparent story and the overlaying Oedipus Rex arc, as opposed to Kreon, who only creates
As Oedipus’s daughter, her devotion to her family is what creates the main conflict. Kreon, as Jocasta’s brother, is close to the situation but not so much so as Antigone. Her relevance in the curse placed on her family continues Oedipus’s tragedy in the “cycle.” Kreon, however, provides a contribution to the cursed family’s distress. Although he does face his own conflicts and in the end suffer his own consequences, the drama focuses mainly on Antigone’s chosen course of action. Antigone is more relevant in both the apparent story and the overlaying Oedipus Rex arc, as opposed to Kreon, who only creates