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The Character Creon in Sophocles’ Antigone Throughout Sophocles’ tragedy Antigone, Creon misperceives his role and even the nature of his world and thus suffers tragic consequences. In fact, the perpetuation and eventual elimination of this illusion reveals the underlying theme of the play that humans must operate under certain restrictions and if those limitations are obliterated as a result of one’s great pride, the gods will punish that mortal. While Creon’s decree may …

…his mistaken perception of his control over himself and his reality. Creon’s change however comes to late and he must incur tragic consequences for transgressing his limited power and for defying divine law. Creon endures the anguish of losing his loved ones and the guilt of knowing his actions caused their deaths so that he and the audience realize the consequences of excessive pride and the control of the gods over all human life.