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The Tragic Character Of Creon And Antigone

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One way of how Creon represents the problematic nature of man-made laws is through his character. One characteristic of Creon that leads to his problematic man-made laws is that he is ruthless. Although Polyneices is said to have brought war on the State, he is still considered family. Even then he still shows no pity toward Polyneices. Creon leaves the boys body out for shame and to be eaten by wild animals. His man-made laws are heartless and inhuman. Another characteristic that leads to the folly of his laws is his stubbornness. Choragous, Haimon, and Antigone all try to convince Creon to view his laws as morally incorrect. No matter how many people try to convince him, he still chooses his laws. Even as Antigone’s uncle, his adamant values

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