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Antigone In Sophocles’ play Antigone, Creon, the king of Thebes, and his niece Antigone, have distinct conflicting values. Creon’s regard for the laws of the city causes him to abandon all other beliefs. He feels that all should obey the laws set forth by him, even if other moral or religious beliefs state otherwise. Antigone, however, reveres the beliefs of the gods. She feels that their laws should be obeyed above all others, especially …

…ever spring to light again (996-1004). Antigone and Creon have different ideas of what is right and what is wrong. However one cannot say who is right and who is wrong, for that would be a matter of opinion. Both Antigone and Creon have their reasons for their actions. Antigone has the laws of heaven as well as her family in mind; on the other hand, Creon’s concern is his city and its greatness.