Question

Key Ideas and Details: How does the messenger describe Creon in lines 1291-1303? Does this description sound like that of a tragic hero?

Answer 1

The messenger describes Creon as a tragic hero.

Step-by-step explanation:

• In line 1291-1303, the messenger speaks about Creon's life and his countless victories and happiness. The messenger tells the crowd that although Creon was a victorious king, he had lost everything in life.
• The messenger says that Creon has lost his joys in life. He had lost his wife and son because of his pride and arrogance. He would be like a walking dead man because all his happiness is gone from his life. His achievements would amount to nothing as he filled with sadness and tragedy.