Antigone Connections

By: Jordan Funk

Thesis Statement

In Antigone, Creon’s pride keeps him from

changing his mind regarding the burial of

Polyneices’ body and this relates to

people nowadays who’s pride blinds them

and keeps them from making the right

choices.

Antigone

Creon refuses to let Antigone bury her

brother, Polyneices, because his pride in

his laws and his rules keeps him from

changing his mind and doing the right

thing. This sense of pride that keeps him

from doing the right thing eventually leads

to his downfall.

Today

Many people nowadays have a sense of

pride that keeps them from making the

right decisions. Bosses and judges are

prime examples of people who’s pride

overtakes their judgment and keeps them

from changing their minds and sometimes

making mistakes.

Connection

Creon’s pride in himself and the law

relates to many people today who cannot

change their minds due to their pride.

People’s stubbornness and pride cause

them to make big mistakes just like Creon

did.