What's Antigone's downfall like?

What is Antigone's fatal flaw, too?

Antigone's central character believes her flaw to be her strength. However, it is her stubborn loyalty. Antigone's most fundamental flaw is her inability to believe.

The question that follows is: What is Antigone's Hamartia, then? Hamartia, which is a fatal characteristic that causes the downfall of a heroine or hero, is something that readers can identify with. Both Creon and Antigone share selfish pride. They make their choices based on closed-minded thinking, Creon's power and Antigone’s loyalty.

What was Creon's downfall, anyway?

Creon's fatal flaw was his arrogance, pride and belief system as a leader. His downfall started when he refused to bury Polyneices. He was also firm in his condemnation of Antigone for objecting to his law. Creon is the law of the land and the divine ruler in society.

What makes Antigone so stubborn?

Antigone is a stubborn person by nature. She is determined to honour both her brother Polynices' memory and the higher law among the gods. She is steadfastly loyal to what she believes is right.