This essay proves that Creon is a tragic hero in Antigone.

Throughout history there have been many people known as heroes. Most of these people have done wonderful things to help society. However, in literature there is another type of hero, the tragic hero. While tragic heroes do wonderful things too, they also have a character flaw that causes their downfall along with others. This essay is to prove that in the play "Antigone", written by Sophocles, Creon is a tragic hero. One of the requirements …

…people. This stubbornness caused him to murder Antigone. Creon's stubbornness is his tragic flaw which is shown throughout the play. These facts clearly show that Creon, from the play "Antigone" written by Sophocles, is a tragic hero. He is noble, he caused the downfall of himself and others and he has a tragic flaw. Even though these things may seem more like the traits of a villain, he is still considered a hero in literature.