Creon's Transformation: From "Oedipus" to "Antigone"

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This paper follows the transformation of Creon in two of Sophocles' plays "Oedipus the King" and "Antigone." Throughout the course of the two plays, Creon transforms from an innocent spectator in "Oedipus the King," to a corrupt ruler and tragic figure in "Antigone." Creon's character in "Oedipus the King" depicts a kind, selfless and forgiving person. His good nature allows him to value the opinion of the people of Thebes. Yet in "Antigone," Creon uses his power as a king to punish and dictate laws without the consent of the people of Thebes. The writer contends that Creon's transformation which leads to his own suffering manages to invoke pity from those who dislike his character. A perfect ending for a tragic play.

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"Creon's character in Oedipus the King shows a kind, selfless, and forgiving person. His good nature allows him to value the opinion of the people of Thebes. As he expresses in a speech to Oedipus and the citizens of Thebes, "I stand / In all men's favor, I am all men's friend." Creon is loved by the Thebans and they manifest this in their loyalty towards him. In the midst of Oedipus' troubles he accuses Creon of being a traitor. To devise the proper punishment, Oedipus asks the Thebans to decide on Creon's fate: death or banishment. The Thebans respond in Creon's favor."

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