I am writing a research paper on Antigone. What type of ruler is Creon? And who else can I compare him to?

Question

I cannot figure out the type of ruler that Creon was. I also would like to compare him with at least one other ruler in Ancient Greek times. Please help.

Answer 1

ohhhhhhhh. I had to write a paper on  Antigone for my English class this year..... sorrry....

maybe I should of read it.

Answer 2

Creon is marked by several characteristics that take on varying degrees of importance in the different plays in which he appears. In Antigone, Creon's most prominent characteristic is an expectation of loyalty and obedience. His rationale behind burying Eteocles but not Polynices is that Polynices betrayed Thebes and Eteocles did not. When his son Haemon pleads for Antigone's life.

Creon appears to intimidate the citizens of Thebes into hiding their dissent.His decree prohibiting the burial of Polynices comes across as oppressive in contrast with Antigone's individualist determination to break the decree.

While Creon can certainly appear stubborn and tyrannical in Antigone, many argue that his style of ruling and his individual actions are in fact more good-intentioned and aimed to improve the lives of citizens than he is given credit for. Creon is pitted against Antigone who holds up the will of the gods and the honor of her family above all else, and thus he appears to be against these values. His behavior, however, suggests otherwise. He aggressively preaches the concept of family honor to his son, Haemon. Creon also believes that his decrees are consistent with the will of the gods and with the best interests of the people. When a legitimate argument is raised against his course of action by Teiresias, Creon is in fact completely open to changing course, even before he learns of the deaths of his family members.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

i read this a long time ago but i think i remember it.  creon is the type of ruler that wanted to establish his power right from the start and he used the  "a ruler would rather be feared then loved" strategy. but then he gives antigone a second choice wich shows a caring side. but then cant back out of his own enforced rules so he has no choice to punish her.

uhm i dont no about the comparing part  but i would say zeus becuase he was the ultamite ruler but did save his brothers from being eaten by his fathers so it shows he does care to.