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Antigone

Sophocles' trilogy of Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and is a powerful,
tragic tale that examines the nature of human guilt, fate and punishment. Creon, Oedipus'
uncle and brother-in-law, is the story's most dynamic character. His character experiences a
drastic metamorphosis through the span of the three dramas. Creon's vision of a monarch's
proper role, his concept of and respect for justice, as well as his respect for the design evolve
considerably by the trilogy's tragic conclusion.
In Oedipus the King (OK) , the audience is introduced to a Creon who seems to put loyalty to
the king above all. He sympathizes with the tragic plight of King Oedipus and asserts no
apparent ...

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to occupy the throne that once belonged to Oedipus. It soon becomes apparent that his
vision of the proper role of a king has changed to accommodate his new-found position. The
emphasis shifts from that of a king who must rule wisely to one who must rule unyieldingly.
The kingship becomes a selfserving instrument for Creon in his attempt to secure the return of
Oedipus and the good fortune prophesied to accompany him. Creon's notion of justice is
severely distorted in OC. He becomes monomaniacal - conducting his affairs with tyranny and
belligerence. For example, he threatens to harm Oedipus' daughters if the blind beggar does
not return to Thebes. His view of rightness and fairness is no longer in line with that of his
subjects. In OC, Creon still retains some respect for divine prophecies. These have after all
motivated his desire to return Oedipus to Thebes.

Antigone reveals the ultimate extent to which Creon's character deteriorates. His
transformation completes itself; he has ...

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Added: 5/5/2007 11:54:13 AM
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