Question

The turning point for Creon begins in lines 1224-1227. Trace the development of this change in his conversation with the Chorus Leader. What characteristic of the tragic hero do these lines illustrate?

Answer 1

Creon is said to very stubborn and does not want to change at any cost. He does not want to give up his pride only.

Explanation:

Creon was a tragic hero and was the main character in the story. He is shown as a very stubborn person in the story who is not ready to give up on his pride and be stubborn.

He wanted the other people to change and did not want to change himself. One of the most important evidences of the stubbornness of the character is when he is totally unwilling to change the punishment that he had given to Antigone. Neither does he want to take advice from other because of his own pride.