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"Ah Creon! Is there no man left in the world-" Teirsesias
Greek theatre played a large role in Greece. The citizens
were supposed to learn from the mistakes made in tragedies.
The citizens should have learned what not to be like as a
citizen or person. In a Greek trilogy written by Sophocles
there are two ma in characters, Antigone and Creon. They
are both strong willed and stubborn people. Both being
unwilling to change, they both seal each others fate. Creon
is passionate. . Antigone is full of rage. They are both so
similar they can not see eye to eye . Although they may
seem quite different, Creon and Antigone share many
similarities throughout the story.

They are both very independent people. Antigone is
extremely independent.. She doesn't mind doing anything on
her own. For example, in the beginning of the story when
Antigone is talking with Ismene, she asks for her help .
When Ismene refuses she is furious with her. Then Ismene
decides to act independently. Creon is also very
independent. He refuses to accept anyone's opinions except
his own. When his son Haimon comes to talk with him he
refuses to listen , claiming that Haimon is "girlst ruck!"
and corrupted . Teirsesais comes and tells him a morbid
prophecy. Creon will not listen to this either. He claims
that Teirsesais has been corrupted by money, like many
prophets at that time. He finally listens to the Charagous
when reminded th at Teiresias has never been wrong.
Antigone has no problem working by her self either. She
demonstrates this when she slipped by all the guards that
were protecting the dead body of Polyneices. Creon and
Antigone are both independent, and they are both very
loyal. They are loyal to their views. Creon is especially
loyal to his laws. Antigone is loyal to...