Oedipus Rex

Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex is a classic example of a tragedy. Sophocles creates a powerful and thought-provoking main character in Creon. In Sophocles’ Oedipus the King, we see Creon as a tragic figure because his overweening pride leads to his downfall. Creon’s hubris is evident from the very beginning of the play. He is adamant that … Read more