The plot of Antigone incorporates various elements of tragedy. Through which character does Sophocles primarily develop the elem
ent of hubris? through Polyneices, when he joins hands with the invaders of Thebes against his brother, Eteocles
through Haemon, when he goes against his father’s commands and tries to usurp the throne
through Ismene, when she tries to dissuade Antigone from burying their brother Polyneices
through Creon, when he tries to control matters that only the gods have the right to govern
Through Creon, when he tries to control matters that only the gods have the right to govern.
Explanation:
This is the best example of <em>hubris</em> in the play <em>Antigone</em>. Hubris is a difficult concept to define. However, it is similar to the concept of arrogance, or excessive self-pride. In this case, Creon has excessive confidence on his reason and his laws, and this leads him to think that his laws must be above the laws of the gods. However, Antigone knows this to be different, and she wants to please the gods, even if this means breaking the law.
