Creon is the ideal tragic hero

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…lonely and hated life. In conclusion, Creon fits all 5 criteria perfectly. First, he is a good and wise king. Second, he is not perfect. His flaw is in his excessive pride. Third, his own flaw led to his doomed downfall. Fourth, he reaches a point of enlightenment which we, as the audience, should also learn from. Finally, his punishment delivered by fate exceeds his crimes. Thus, according to Aristotle, Creon is the prefect tragic hero.