Have you ever wondered why Sophocles named his famous play after Antigone, and not Creon? Is it because she is the real tragic hero? Many critics including myself feel that Antigone is the true tragic hero, as she possesses many qualities that qualify her a tragic hero. This protagonist has a high social standing, is neither overly good nor bad, and sticks to her fatal flaw. Antigone has a high social standing in the town …
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…-4). All in all, the Greek dramatist Sophocles made the right decision when he named his tragedy after the true tragic hero, Antigone. Without a doubt, this character has a high social standing, is neither overly good nor bad, and sticks to her fatal flaw. All of which make her a tragic hero, or one who one who had a tragic flaw, or a fall due to a specific flaw in his or her personality.