Creon

Question 1

Creon’s role

Answer 1

antagonist not villain
opposes Antigone’s views on laws of the gods vs his own edict (law of man/ land)
tragic hero of the play - downfall due to hamartia, his hubris

Question 2

Interpretation of Creon

Answer 2

hubirsitic
arrogant
cruel
ruthless
loyal to law of man
greedy/ megalomaniac (obsessed for power)
ruthless
Theban nationalist
insecure

Question 3

Creon casting

Answer 3

6 foot, muscular 50-60 year old man
short curly grey hair and facial hair
piercing blue eyes like Haemon- familial connection

Question 4

Creon casting

Answer 4

white chiton, gran red himation (sash) = royalty and bloodshed
brown leather cothurnus
gold leaf belt and headband and embellishments on chiton

Question 5

Audience response to Creon

Answer 5

tension through scenes with Antigone= agon (conflict/ struggle)
intimidates chorus thus audience
downfall and fatal flaw shows audience consequences of hubris and cruelty and going against laws of gods (traditional)
makes them sympathise more with Antigone catharsis = some sympathy due to loss of Haemon, Eurydice and even Antigone

Question 6

Creon key moments

Answer 6

Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Exodus - catharsis