That he bends to no one, not even the gods, is the way in which Creon's pride pits him against Antigone in "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, the term pride describes a sense of one's own worth that may be justified in terms of achievements but inflated in terms of one's role. The description fits Theban King Creon who considers himself the ultimate authority in Thebes. This puts on a collision course with his niece, Princess Antigone, who believes that divine will, family ties and Theban traditions always take precedence.
The theme of the poem is basically the American Discrimination. Discrimination is basically is a term which is used to define the difference b/w two groups on the base of some qualities etc. For example the American Discrimination was between black and white people.
I don't think they need to be written, maybe it would be more formal if it were important but it wouldn't really make a difference if it were written or not. Also this generation can text or call 24/7 and it's usually common to invite someone by texting or calling.
