Antigone

Antigone

1. Who is the actual tragic hero of Antigone?

2. Why did Sophocles title the play Antigone and not Creon?

3. Is Antigone a true Greek tragedy

4. What role does the Chorus play in Antigone? Could the chorus be considered a character?

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I would say that Creon was the tragic hero of the play. He clearly let his pride cloud his judgment. He would forsake his son, Polyneices, and his daughter Antigone in order to uphold his flawed edict. You need to submit each of your questions one at a time. Thanks.

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