Antigone: Differences and Similarities Between Antigone and Creon

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|| 63-67). This demonstrates that though Haimon initially showed support to his father’s decision, he believes that Antigonê is a brave woman whom deserve praises rather than death.
Creon is characterized as an old, prideful man. Creon claims Eteoclês, Antigonê’s other dead brother, is a patriot and is buried because he fights for Thebes. However, Polyneicês is not buried because he rebels against Thebes. Creon leaves Polyneicês’ body to be eaten by dogs and vultures. Creon decides to execute Antigonê regardless of being related because he is too prideful to go back on his word. Antigonê’s is to be isolated in a vault until she dies. Later in the play, Creon decides to free her but it was too late. Creon foolishly, fearing the gods, orders his men to build Polyneicês a tomb first rather than freeing Antigonê. Later on, Creon witnesses Haimon commit suicide because his beloved Antigonê has been taken away. Eurdicê, the queen, is later found to have also committed suicide ...

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