haracteristic of a good leader. In line 207 Creon also says, Never will I allow the traitor to stand in honor before the just. But whoever has good will to Thebes, he shall be honored by me in death as in life. This statement shows that Creon holds honor to the state before honor to the family, which he and his people are in extreme disagreement about. He loses supporters because it is almost second nature to care for ones family before they defend ones state. The qualities possessed by Creon make up an unsuccessful leader due to his excessive pride. He was self-righteous, strict, stubborn, and loves power. These qualities portray a dictator, not the democratic-type leader the city-state was looking for. The people did not respect Creon or his edict because he did not show respect for the people. All he wanted was to prove he had power and didnt show concern for his people. This is what caused him to be an ineffective leader....
