This essay proves that Creon is a tragic hero in Antigone.

Throughout history there have been many people known as heroes. Most of these people have done wonderful things to help society. However, in literature there is another type of hero, the tragic hero. While tragic heroes do wonderful things too, they also have a character flaw that causes their downfall along with others. This essay is to prove that in the play "Antigone", written by Sophocles, Creon is a tragic hero.
One of the requirements to be considered a tragic hero is the person must be of noble birth. Creon was the son of Menoeceus and the brother of Jocasta. He was also the b…