In Sophocles’ play, Antigone and Kreon choose a course of action that has grave consequences for themselves and the individuals that surround them. The idea of hubris is monumental in a plethora of Greek mythological works. In many ways the excessive pride of certain characters fuels their own destruction. This is true for the characters of Antigone and Kreon. These characters demonstrate, through their actions, various degrees of arrogance that undercut the traditional role of the Gods, and thus largely contribute to their downfall. One of the play’s major themes is hubris (over-weaning pride). The pride exhibited by Kreon and Antigone play a powerful role in the demise of both Kreon and Antigone. The fundamental issue of pride arise
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