Part one of term paper
Although not as potent as her father Oedipus, Antigone also holds a detrimental sense of pride. This is presented in the speech between Creon and herself, “How can such as I, that live among such troubles, not find a profit in death?” (p178.507). An additional contributing element to Antigone’s tragic end is her acceptan ...

Part two of term paper
... if Creon and his people are the wrongdoers let their suffering be no worse than the injustice they are meting out to me.” (p196.984). Not unlike Oedipus once was, Creon was also a proud ruler. In a confrontation with Antigone he states, “When I am alive no woman shall rule.” (p181.579), which suggests that his pride is adamant and unforgiving, more so than Oedipus. Creon also exhibits stubbornness along with his pride, this is evident when he states “My enemy is ...