the power of pride

The Power Of Pride
In the play Antigone, one of the protagonists, Creon, is presented with three interlocking themes. By facing these conflicts, Creon reveals his weaknesses and helps character growth. Through the development of these dramatic themes the play reaches its climax and its resolution and the audience is able to understand the personalities of each character. The themes I chose that demonstrated these characteristics are the fallowing: individual vs. society, youth vs. age and men vs. gods.
When Creon’s character is first introduced he is giving his first announcement as king to the public. After his announcement you get the impression that he is a powerful and intelligent man that will rule his country well. When Creon presents his first law, he manages to create a conflict; man vs. society because the law states that Ploynesis is not to have a proper soldier’s burial. Creon passes this law because he wants people to recognize that he is a powerful man who ...