Antigone as Tragic hero
Have you ever wondered why Sophocles named his famous play after Antigone, and not Creon? Is it because she is the real tragic hero? Many critics including myself feel that Antigone is the true tragic hero, as she possesses many qualities that qualify her a tragic hero. This protagonist has a high social standing, is neither overly good nor bad, and sticks to her fatal flaw. Antigone has a high social standing in the town of Thebes. Because of her high standing she has a lot of fame and regard to lose, and therefore is capable of great suffering. Of the people who say Creon is the tragic hero also say that Antigone is no longer in a high position in the society due to the burying of her brother. If this character had needed to be in a high political position this woul
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Approximate Word count = 520
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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