In Sophocles’ drama Antigone, he develops his characters to convey that who they are influences what they do. Sophocles slowly reveals Creon’s misogynistic attitude. He diminishes the virtue and disregards their stature in his society. He regards Antigone with an immeasurable amount of rancor and malice, not only because of her questionable actions regarding her decision to defy his edict and bury her brother, Polynices, but also because she is a woman. At the heart of Sophocles’ play, is an argument about questioning authority and Creon would rather die than be bested by a woman. He identifies Creon as a chauvinistic leader who has a diminished view of women’s’ capabilities, which eventually leads to the end of his reign and ultimately, to his downfall. Creon is willing to do anything to stay in control of his kingdom, however, his inability to accept women’s rights results in the loss of his kingdom and power. He not only affirms that everyone should obey his decrees, but he also firmly believes…show more content… They are supposed to get married, work around the house, go to funerals and weddings, and have children. In Creon’s ideal world all of this would happen and the women themselves would also enjoy it. Antigone, however, never has the chance to get married or have children because of her decision to bury her brother against Creon’s orders. Creon’s disapproval of her bravery and his sexist ideas of how women should behave lead him strike back in ways that that affected him profound ways. His fatal flaw led to the death of his son, his wife, his future daughter in law, and the loss of his throne. He is unable to see what his ideas and thoughts are doing to him and his family, until it’s to late. Numerous people attempt to explain to him why he is incorrect in thinking that Antigone should be punished, but Creon refuses to pay any attention to them and suffers the ultimate price for his misogynistic
