Introduction People make mistakes in life despite doing everything right and per the rules set. Over the years, there have been endless debates regarding who the tragic hero is in Sophocles’ Antigone . Many people view Antigone as a character who doubles up as a hero and a victim in a story. On the other hand, some individuals claim that he is a person who arises from being the main character to being the sympathetic victim. Some readers are convinced that Antigone best fits the tragic hero role. For instance, she claims that Polyneices should not be unburied. It is considered a noble action since she tries to maintain her faith and love for her family. Furthermore, her suicidal act makes the readers believe she is a form of loyalty. However, Antigone cannot be considered the hero since she lacks Aristotle’s characteristics of a tragic hero. Thus, various aspects , such as the characteristics he has, his flaws, and how he brought along his downfall, can show that Creon is a tragic hero. The Reason Why Creon is the Tragic Hero Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero was based on Sophocles’ characters in Antigone . According to him, the tragic hero faces not only the death of the loved ones and mistakes one makes but also a great downfall (Segal 137). Another aspect is that a tragic hero controls his fate. In Antigone , each character suffers some tragedies, but only one tragic hero suffers the most. A terrible flaw is a mistake on such hero’s part that brings his disgrace, vital to the hero’s character (Koulouris 60). Consequently, this definition justifies Creon as a tragic hero. He exhibits good characteristics and intentions, he is dependable, he is true to life, and he is responsible for his downfall. The Loyalty From Creon’s past life, it is clear that he was loyal to Thebes. First, his loyalty is revealed when he joins the Theban army to fight the Argive Military. Sophocles tries to tell the readers that joining the war meant that Creon was putting his life in danger by risking death. He takes a significant risk in the battle, which many people would not accept. He is viewed as the rescuer of Thebes through his efforts to protect the people and his success in fighting the Argive Army (Rayor 50). Additionally, the messenger in the play also recognizes him as the savior, which supports the argument that he played a crucial role in Thebes’ victory in the war. It also implies that he was loyal to his people and protected them. Furthermore, the text shows Creon’s loyalty to Thebes when he guarantees that he will always respect the nation. Although he has other priorities like family and religious interests, Creon focuses on the state’s interests as his highest priority. Creon states, “I’m not the man to sit quietly by and watch my country sliding towards the precipice ruins” (Rayor 11). The audience can learn from the text that Creon believes in the integrity of the state. Other than being loyal to his country, he is also faithful to the nation’s laws. To encourage devotion, he has to be strict with the rules and regulations of Thebes. He sets an excellent example to the citizens by obeying the commands himself. Creon promises to punish individuals who disobey the laws, such as the rule to leave Polyneices’ body unburied. Aft