em?” (790). Creon has forgotten that the ruler is supposed to do what is best for the city and its citizens. Creon is under the impression that he is always correct in his judgments and his beliefs. Before the sentry even explains the event that has occurred, the sentry states that he is only a messenger and has not committed the crime. Yet Creon still accuses the sentry of receiving money to do the crime and threatens to punish him. “That will teach you in the days to come from what you may draw profit […], ill-gotten gains ruin more than they save” (342-346). Consequently, the Chorus suggests that the Gods may have committed the act. Creon stops this “nonsense” conversation immediately and remarks that Zeus and the Gods would not honor criminals. Creon seems to believe he knows everything and stubbornly refuses to listen to others. He does not even believe Haemon his son. Haemon informs his father of the reputation he has created for himself. Creon thinks, “It seems this boy (Haemon) is on the woman’s side (Antigone)” (798). Creon refuses to believe what Haemon says and gets into an argument with him for siding with Antigone. Creon presumes that he is the one and only perfect ruler for Thebes. He believes that he can create a better city with his presence: “I would not be silent if I saw ruin […]. Italia 3I would not count any enemy of my country as a friend […],”(202-206). Creon further continues by stating “I will make her greater still” (210). In this quote Creon declares that he will improve the city (she) by his rulings. Creon describes how his qualities make him a good ruler. Furthermore, Creon views himself as a good leader because he believes he has the best attributes and no one can compare to him. He feels he has no time for ordinary people because he is of higher standards. When Creon says “I will not comfo...
