Antigone: The Dilemma of Religious vs. Man's Law
...e in turn tells him that his law is not God’s law (2.56-61). Creon’s wisdom fails to notice the sound advice of Antigone. This is because he is arrogant and he believes he is on the same level with the gods. As king, he doesn’t feel he needs to consider the opinions of others, which is problematic since he can’t see beyond his own thoughts and judgment. His superiority shows a lack of wisdom. Creon’s son, Haemon, takes Antigone’s side when he says, “You have no right to trample on God’s right” (3.112-114). Creon may not have thought that God’s law in this particular instance would have any type of impact upon his life, but they did. Creon thought his Bryant 2 actions were the right ones, albeit in his own mind. He believes he is a divine leader and is unable to listen to anyone else’s advice. It is his greed for power and authority that makes him a tragic ruler. Creon has his own ideas on what is “right” and what is “wrong”. He rules over his subjects and believes his law is the only law. Teiresias enters into dilemma offering his sage advice. However, Creon humors the wise prophet, and he neglects to listen to the importance of his words. Teiresias tells him, “But a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride” (5.10-40). Creon’s pride as a king has him believing that he is superior to the gods. He remains stubborn in his thought pattern. It will eventually lead to his downfall. The Choragus quotes, “There is no happiness where there ...