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Which of these excerpts from Antigone demonstrates Creon’s hubris?

Our storm-tossed ship of state, now safe in port.
But you by special summons I convened
As my most trusted councilors; first, because
I knew you loyal to Laius of old;
Again, when Oedipus restored our State,
Both while he ruled and when his rule was o'er,…

. . .

CREON:
If I perceive some mischievous design
To sap the State, I will not hold my tongue;
Nor would I reckon as my private friend
A public foe, well knowing that the State
Is the good ship that holds our fortunes all:
Farewell to friendship, if she suffers wreck.

. . .

CREON:
I have proclaimed an edict as concerns
The sons of Oedipus; Eteocles
Who in his country's battle fought and fell,
The foremost champion—duly bury him
With all observances and ceremonies.

. . .

CREON:
For Polyneices 'tis ordained that none
Shall give him burial or make mourn for him,
But leave his corpse unburied, to be meat
For dogs and carrion crows, a ghastly sight.
So am I purposed; never by my will.

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I'd have to say C) but I'm not sure.
mcarc09

Among the excerpts provided, the one that demonstrates Creon's hubris in "Antigone" is the following:

D. CREON:

For Polyneices 'tis ordained that none

Shall give him burial or make mourn for him,

But leave his corpse unburied, to be meat

For dogs and carrion crows, a ghastly sight.

So am I purposed; never by my will.

By definition, hubris is extreme arrogance or pride - the type that leads one to think one cannot make mistakes.

In "Antigone," by Sophocles, that is Creon's flaw. Creon is the king of Thebes, and his excessive pride leads him to abuse his power.

He determines that Polyneices, son of Oedipus, not be buried, that his dead body be consumed by dogs and crows.

With that, he takes away the family's right to properly mourn and honor a dead family member.

Having that information in mind, the best option to show Creon's hubris is the excerpt in option D.

Learn more about Creon and "Antigone" here:

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