Antigone Post

I have to say I disagree with Hegel's interpretation. Creon basically laid down that law to show off his power. It had nothing to do with Thebes and did nothing to benefit the country. All that act did was satisfy his pride and arrogance. Selfishness isn't justified. Antigone's act was much more genuine, for she loved her brother and didn't want him to be disgraced. However, who's to say she didn't do it party because she wanted to defy Creon due to her own arrogance. It doesn't really seem to be right vs right, or right vs wrong, but more pride vs pride.