Part one of term paper
Creon as Antigone's Tragic Figure In Sophocles’ Antigone, Creon clearly fills the role of the tragic figure. He fits all seven of the traits of a tragic hero as defined by Northrop Frye. Two of these traits stand out especially; Creon’s sense of commitment to his decision and his transfiguration after suffering the consequences ...

Part two of term paper
... most passionate challenge brought against Creaon’s edict comes from Antigone. Her blatant disregard of his orders stun Creon. He holds fast in his arrogance despite Atigone’s protest: Antigone: It was not Zeus who published this decree, / Nor have the Powers who rule among the dead / Imposed such laws as this upon mankind; Nor could I think that a decree of yours - / A man - could override the laws of Heaven. (ll. 450-454) Creon ignores the insight of her comment and likens Antigo ...