ipl-logo

Haemon And Creon Tragic Hero Quotes

242 Words1 Page

The Tragic Hero “Your gaze makes citizens afraid-they can’t say anything you would not like to hear”(783-784). King Creon has so much power that the citizens of Thebes fear him. In the play Antigone, Sophocles uses Haemon’s ideas to contrast with Creon’s idea to punish Antigone which makes him into a tragic hero and advances the plot to show him what the people of Thebes believe about Antigone’s act. Haemon believes that Creon shouldn’t punish Antigone for her act. Not only Haemon but also the city of Thebes believe this. Haemon states to King Creon But in the darkness I can hear them talk- the city is upset about the girl”(786-787). Creon notices what he thinks of himself instead of the city of Thebes. Haemon also shows how he cares about

Show More
Related

  • How Does Haemon Be A Foil To Creon

    614 Words  | 3 Pages

    During their conversation about Antigone’s punishment and how the public are reacting to it, he tells Creon “because of who you are, you can't perceive all the things' men say or do” which consequentially not only reveals how narrowminded Creon is by jumping to conclusions, but it also reminds Creon to listen to what people have to say (782-783). This subsequentially contrasts Haemon's logical thinking and open mind with Creon's intolerant thinking highlighting Creon's trait of narrow mindedness by displaying Creon's inability to listen, perceive and acknowledge what people say. In addition, this shows that Creon could be misinterpreting what others say or do, in this case Haemon thinks he does so with Antigone, telling him “Surely she deserves some golden honour,” suggesting to Creon that death is unfair for her punishment (792). Implying that his punishment is unfair again displays that Creon is narrowminded because the fact that he does not want to listen to what anybody says including his son Haemon, is more than enough proof that Creon is narrowminded. Overall, both pieces of evidence exhibit Haemon being a foil to Creon with Haemon being calm and logical vs Creon's narrowminded

    Read More

  • Is Creon Justified In Antigone

    740 Words  | 3 Pages

    In Sophocles Antigone Haemon,Creon and Antigone's actions can all be justified. Haemons actions can be justified because he is trying to persuade his father

    Read More

  • Who Is Creon A Tragic Hero

    451 Words  | 2 Pages

    Living is not easy when you know you caused the death of three loved ones. In the Greek tragedy Antigone, by Sophocles, Creon is the most tragic hero in the play because he has to live with so much guilt and regret which he cannot repent for until he is dead himself, but by then it is too late. Antigone is a tragic hero because her hamartia was getting locked up in a cave by Creon. When Antigone says ”All these men here would praise me Were their lips not frozen shut with fear of you.”

    Read More

  • What Role Does Haemon Play In Antigone

    134 Words  | 1 Pages

    Haemon needs to be in the story because he is in love with Antigone. This shows her character by letting the reader know that although she is a strong warrior, she is also loved. He is also crucial to the story because he kills himself which causes his mother to kill herself, leaving Creon with their blood on his hands. “But the boy gave him a wild burning glance, spat in his face, not a word in reply, he drew his sword—his father rushed out, running as Haemon lunged and missed!— and then, doomed, desperate with himself, suddenly leaning his full weight on the blade, he buried it in his body, halfway to the hilt.” This text evidence clearly shows how much he loves Antigone and blames his father for making her kill

    Read More

  • Creon's Speech To Antigone

    1991 Words  | 8 Pages

    This passage from one of Creon’s speeches to Antigone in Jean Anouilh’s Antigone illustrates the views of people with power on people who don’t have power. When a person is given power, such as Creon they will tend to view people who don’t differently than ones who do. Creon also shows that he has preconceived views of Antigone, who he talks a lot about during this passage. After explaining the context of this passage , it will be analyzed by the following salient details: Jean Anouilh 's vision of the world, the character of Creon, the use of repetition, the conflict of Man versus Man. There will also be echos from things earlier in the play that will be discussed.

    Read More

  • Sacrifice In Antigone

    765 Words  | 4 Pages

    Haemon, Creon’s son, knew that his father’s decisions are not in the best interest for Thebes, so he tries sharing his perspective in the most respectful way, but ends up failing to get through to him. Sophocles portrays Antigone’s ambition, Creon’s stubbornness, and Haemon’s perspective, indicating that “unshakable

    Read More

  • Antigone Relationship Between Creon And Haemon

    1033 Words  | 5 Pages

    Despite the fact that Haemon use his own father's advice and turned it against him Creon continues to be reluctant. Ultimately, leadership is very important, but doing it the right way is what is vital instead of being stubborn and blinded by

    Read More

  • Creon Tragic Hero Essay

    644 Words  | 3 Pages

    Creon likewise understands that it was his flaw Haimon kicks the bucket. He would not listen to Haimon and take his recommendation. Creon very nearly appeared like he needed Haimon to be irate so he places Antigone in the vault. He couldn't see that Haimon was enamored and Antigone was simply attempting to respect the dead in view of his

    Read More

  • Antigone Quotes About Creon's Downfall

    882 Words  | 4 Pages

    The messenger goes on to say,in lines 1371 to 1380, that Haemon first swings towards his father with a dagger, then pitifully and fatally stabs himself. The messenger agrees that Creon’s inability to give in to another’s point of view and have humility are the causations for Haemon’s suicide in lines 1383 to 1835, “The unfortunate boy has shown all men how, of all the evils which afflict mankind, the most disastrous one is thoughtlessness,” which references Creon’s tragic flaws. Following the death of his son, and eventually his wife, Creon realized the failures in his actions and judgements, and is left to suffer due to his own actions. In lines 1406 to 1407, after the discovery

    Read More

  • Similarities Between Antigone And Creon

    531 Words  | 3 Pages

    In the third scene of the play Antigone, Creon makes a stronger argument about the killing of Antigone than Haemon because he more effectively plays on Haemons emotions and uses reasoning to try to persuade Haemon on his ideas. While Haemon had a very good argument with lots of pathos and logos, I feel that his argument comes more out of childish emotions instead of persuasive emotion and logic. And on the other hand Creon more effectively uses his emotions as a persuasive method not as childish thoughts. Also using reason and logic to show Haemon how his childish emotions are unreasonable and blinded from reason. In the scene Creon uses his logic to try to persuade Haemon to see that Creon is doing this to Antigone for a reason and that it is best for this to happen: “If a man can keep his home in hand,/ he proves his competence to keep the state./ But one who breaks the law and flounts authority,/ I never will allow.”

    Read More

  • Creon's Tragic Analysis

    1097 Words  | 5 Pages

    Haimon , Creon’s son warns him that the people of Thebes sympathize with Antigone. Haemon tells his father, I beg you, do not be unchangeable: Do not believe that you alone can be right. The man who thinks that, The man who maintains that only he has the power To reason correctly, the gift to speak, to soul–– A man like that, when you know him, turns out empt.

    Read More

  • Creon Tragic Flaws

    809 Words  | 4 Pages

    The play, Antigone, is a tragedy written by the Greek poet Sophocles. A common theme among tragedies is that they have a tragic hero, and Antigone is no different. The tragic hero of this poem is Creon, the King of Thebes. Creon is faced with the difficult task of punishing his niece, Antigone. She has broken one of his laws stating that no one is to give proper burial rites to Polyneices, Antigone’s brother, because he tried to overthrow Creon.

    Read More

  • Examples Of Tragic Hero In Creon

    734 Words  | 3 Pages

    Antigone is one of the greatest tragedies ever written by Sophocles. There is a controversial question about this play: Who is the tragic hero? Could it be Antigone or Creon? Even though the play’s name is Antigone, but as I read the story. A sensible and responsible king, Creon, is a tragic hero because of his power madness, self-righteousness, and ruthlessness.

    Read More

  • Haemon Vs Creon Essay

    644 Words  | 3 Pages

    These conflicting motivations cause the characteristics of anxiety, anger, and selfishness to be highlighted within Creon’s character. Ultimately, these conflicting motivations develop Creon as a tragic hero by giving Creon his free choice that makes his downfall exclusively his own fault and the character interactions advance the plot by pushing King Creon to insanity and showing that even the King’s own family was trying to urge him to change his decree, and develops the theme of love and loyalty by showing the struggle between faith and family. Through the words, actions, and ideas of Haemon, the visible contrast between Creon’s character and Haemon’s character are present. Creon’s inner anger, anxiety and selfishness cause him to lose sight

    Read More

  • Creon: A Tragic Hero In Antigone By Sophocles

    1092 Words  | 5 Pages

    In Sophocles’ play Antigone, Creon, the king of Thebes, best represents a tragic hero. Creon demonstrates goodness in his intentions for Thebes as well as his fragile state due to the fact that he recently lost several family members. Creon, newly named king, finds himself as highest ranking official around, showing superiority. Creon often acts stubborn and prideful, his tragic flaw. And lastly, he must come to terms with the fact that he caused the death of his wife, son, and niece.

    Read More

More about Haemon And Creon Tragic Hero Quotes

Open Document