Part 1 of Essay
Although not as potent as her father Oedipus, Antigone also holds a detrimental sense of pride. This is presented in the speech between Creon and herself, “How can such as I, that live among such troubles, not find a profit in death?” (p178.507). An additional contributing element to Antigone’s tragic ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... suggests that his pride is adamant and unforgiving, more so than Oedipus. Creon also exhibits stubbornness along with his pride, this is evident when he states “My enemy is still my enemy, even in death.” (p181.575). His pride becomes even stronger when others attempt to defy his will. His argument with his son Haemon demonstrates this where he states, “...let it be from a man; we must not let people say that a woman beat us.” (p187.733) and when he asks “Should the city tell me h ....