Essay About King Creon And Creons Command

The Price of Being Right
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played a part in Antigones decision to defy the king.  She was obedient to the gods, had amoral code instilled since birth and was stubborn. Antigone does what she has vowed to do.She buries her brother in full view of the guards and is brought to the palace to face the  king.  Antigone and Creon have distinct and conflicting views on right and wrong.  Creonsregard for the laws of Thebes causes him to ignore all other beliefs.  Antigone, on the otherhand, believes the laws of the gods must be obeyed above all others most importantly whenfamily is involved. Her hubris is clearly in evidence when her sister, Ismene, who oncerefused to assist her, attempts to side with her. Antigone tells Ismene, “Dont try to sharethis death with me.  Dont claim as yours a deed you did not touch. My own death willsuffice.” (550)  Antigone demonstrates no remorse for her disobedience and seems proud ofher defiance.  Haemon, the kings son and Antigones fiancé arrives at the palace havingheard the rumblings among the people regarding Antigone. Creon shows concern for his sonsons opinion when he asks if Haemon is still his friend after hearing of the vote against his                                      bride to be? Haemon initially supports his father’s judgements and calls him a good guide bu                                but as the conversation continues he declares he has not the knowledge to say King Creon is not right in his actions and goes on to say he hears what is being said and punishing Antigone will not be accepted by the populace.  Creon decides to put his niece in a walled