Antigone Tragic Hero Essay

In this essay we will discuss the ideal characteristics for a tragic hero and what makes her fit for the tittle. In the past days we have been reading the play Antigone written by Sophocles. Throughout the story we can clearly show that there is one main tragic hero. But what exactly is a tragic hero? A tragic hero is the main character with an hamartia. In the play it is explained that there is two characters who could qualify for the title of a tragic hero, Antigone and Creon. The character who is convicted to be the tragic hero is Antigone. The reason why I belief this is because through out the play there is a series of acts that prove to us that Antigone has an hamartia.

In the beginning of the play Antigone is cristal clear that she must make justice and she is unstoppable. The story starts with Antigone saying that she will put justice to what Creon has done. Antigone tells her sister, Ismene, “And that is why I wanted you to come here with me. There is something we must do.” (Prologue. i.11) In this quote Antigone is trying to convince Ismene that they must make justice to their brothers death, although she already knows that that may lead her to consequences. Another significant factor in Antigone to demonstrate that she is willing to make justice is when she is fully commuted to give her life to make things right. Antigone states: “Creon, what more do you want than my death?” Creon, “nothing, that gives me everything.” Then Antigone says, “Then I beg you: kill me.”