Essay Archive - Antigone: Who Is The Strongest Tragic Figure?
Antigone: Who Is The Strongest Tragic Figure?
In his play, Antigone, Sophocles’s depiction of Creon proves him to
be the strongest candidate for a Greek tragedy. Through his presentation
of hubris, error in judgment, and realization of downfall, Creon posses the
majority of characteristics necessary in being a central tragic figure.
One may suspect Antigone represents the tragic figure because the
play is, in fact, named after her. She also presents the reader with many
qualities a tragic figure holds and compels us to believe she is the best
suited for the position. Antigone’s purpose, however....
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