The Responsibility Of Creon In Sophocles Antigone
Creon is a stubborn man and a stubborn king, but it is the king who bears the responsibility for his state. It is the king alone who will be blamed if his city falls while under his rule. If he cannot trust his own judgment and stick by his decisions, does he deserve to be king? In Sophocles’ play Antigone, Creon steadfastly believes that the king must be obeyed and must rule by example to keep the laws of their land without exception. Creon wants his son and his people to believe in his ruler ship, and he cannot let personal relationships change his laws. Creon tried to be reasonable and explain to his son that, “Of all the people in this city, only she / Has had contempt for my law and broken it. / Do you want me to show myself weak