Antigone, a continuation of the story Oedipus Rex, sheds a different light on tragedy. In this story, Sophocles demonstrates that heeding the warnings of others will cause a tragedy, as opposed to trying to change fate in Oedipus Rex. Perhaps what reveals Creon for who he is, is the quarreling from him and his son. Hamion pleads to Creon to spare Antigone because that would not only destroy Hamion's marriage but it may dismantle Creon's legitimacy as a leader. A quote that captures Creon's flaw as a character is when Hamion says: "Whenever a man supposes that he has intelligence or expression or feelings, he exposes himself and shows his emptiness. But its no shame even for a wise man to learn and to relent.” Creon is too stubborn to admit that he is wrong. He appeals to his authority and claims the rules are the rules. He has Polinices and Tiresias consult him but it simply isn't enough. Since he failed to give in and humble himself, he met a tragic demise.
A point worth mentioning is Antigone had a happy ending. Towards the end of the play, Creon does give in, but too late. He begs for forgiveness because he lost everything. All that is left is his blood on Antigone's pale cheeks. Antigone and her cause was innocent and pure but was corrupted by Creon's failure to consult and consider. When leader's take and take it almost guarantees tragedy for them. It takes a humble and understanding person to stop and consider others. Even though Creon was too late in the end, it represents that anyone can humble themselves no matter how prestigious. This is one of the many universal truths that Sophocles was trying to convey.
A point worth mentioning is Antigone had a happy ending. Towards the end of the play, Creon does give in, but too late. He begs for forgiveness because he lost everything. All that is left is his blood on Antigone's pale cheeks. Antigone and her cause was innocent and pure but was corrupted by Creon's failure to consult and consider. When leader's take and take it almost guarantees tragedy for them. It takes a humble and understanding person to stop and consider others. Even though Creon was too late in the end, it represents that anyone can humble themselves no matter how prestigious. This is one of the many universal truths that Sophocles was trying to convey.