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In Antigone by Sophocles, which element of tragedy is most apparent in Creon’s transformation from a proud and prosperous monarch in the beginning of the play to a defeated, lonely old man at the end of the play?

A. peripeteia
B. hamartia
C. hubris
D. anagnorisis

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Answer:

The correct answer is C). Hubris.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hubris shows the altering effects of unbalanced, excessive pride in human existence. In "Antigone", hubris is focused on Creon's unyielding and narcissistic behaviour, he will not listen to anyone and that is what will eventually cause his downfall. He even thinks he is better than the gods, and they will punish him for that.

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