Creon is one of the main characters in the story of Antigone. Antigone is an interesting Greek story by Sophocles. Creon is a bad king because he believes that everyone should obey him, their king, regardless of what they believe. Creon is also obstinate, prideful, and arrogant. Because of those things Creon makes poor decisions. Creon will never admit he's wrong and doesn't give back to his people. "Wrong? To respect my own authority?" (Page 525 …
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…to be under his control so his own people are too afraid to speak their minds. Creon is a bad king because he is too stubborn to compromise or listen to the opinions of others. Because Creon is overcome by pride he makes bad decisions. His belief system is messed up and he thinks everyone should agree with him. Creon is too prideful to admit he's wrong and in the end his life is ruined.