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Antigone By David Greene - Term Papers

Antigone By David Greene

THE QUALITIES OF CREON
As readers, we have to make judgments and interpretations of different characters. In
the book, Antigone, translated by David Greene, there is a character by the name of
Creon. While reading Antigone, some important descriptions about Creon become
apparent. He views himself as the perfect leader, believes he is always correct, and wants

control over people.

Creon believes he is the only perfect ruler for Thebes. He believes that he can create a

better city with his presence: "I would not be silent if I saw ruin,…" (p.168 l.203-204).

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his over-confidence when he

boasts of his role as the perfect ruler of Thebes.

In addition, Creon believes he is always correct in his judgments and his beliefs.

Before the sentry even explains the event that has occurred, the sentry states that

he is only a messenger and that he has not committed the act. Yet Creon still accuses

the sentry of receiving money for the act and threatens to punish him. "That will teach

you in the days to come from what you may draw profit…ill-gotten gains ruin more than

they save" (p.172-173 l.342-346). Creon does not think logically that the sentry would

not turn himself in for such an impious act. Consequently, the Chorus suggests that the

act may have been committed by God. Creon stops this "nonsense" conversation

immediately and rebukes that Zeus and the gods would not honor criminals. Creon seems

to believe he knows everything and stubbornly refuses to listen to others. He goes as far ...

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Added: 11/5/2007 09:20:41 AM
Category: English
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 760
Pages: 3

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