A variety of characters are convinced that they are living their lives as best they can in the world as they see it. Virtually every character reaches a point where their sense of mortality conflicts with that of another character. Antigone, a mythological play written by Sophocles, revolves around King Creon's undaunted search for what he believes is right, which brings a series of catastrophes to his royal family. Creon was absolutely certain that Polyneices was a traitor and issues a proclamation that no one must give him a proper burial, but Antigone blatantly ignores this law, which sends Creon into a fit of fury. He must determine whether and how to punish her. Creon decides to put her in a cave where she will have to starve, because he believed, with his bigoted mind, that what he was doing was right. The gods showed displeasure with his choice and reported through Tiresias, a prophet, that if he did not change his mind and ways, there would be grave consequences. Through the actions of King Creon, this sad story reveals that the proudest men will eventually succumb to despair and suffer costly losses, including death. Of course, King Creon is an arrogant tyrant who opposes Antigone's devotion to her family and the gods. He himself said: "This girl, already expert in disrespect / When she first disobeyed my law, now adds / A second insult - boasts it to my face. / I swear I don't care if it's the daughter of my sister…/ She and her sister will not escape the most atrocious punishment” (180). Creon is angry that Antigone, a “mere girl,” would dare to challenge him, the ruler of Thebes retorts that his actions were justified as his responsibility to the gods. Driven mad, he vows to have her executed, which reveals that... middle of the card... prevents his unyielding trait and pride from ultimately surrendering to justice, as those of his. blood all die. Therefore, in the end, the proud will bow and become wise, even at the cost of losing everything. Creon condemned Antigone to walk to her death, believing that his verdict was right. He did not care to hear the opinions of the citizens, in fact, they didn't dare say anything because they feared him. His narrow-mindedness led to his downfall as his world collapsed. on his knees, he is finally wise'” (210).Work cited "Antigone". Sophocles' Oedipus plays; Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone. Trans. Paolo Roche. [New York]: New American Library, 1958. 161-210. Press.