I agree with Elizabeth's statement that Creon has misused his power and authority as a ruler based on his selfish motives of pride rather than accepting the will of the gods. This reminds me of a similar character in the Holy Bible, which is the king Saul recorded in the book of Sammuel in the Old Testament. As I read his story, I found that he has the same tragic flaw that Creon has, that is pride. Because of his pride, he did not obey the command of God thus leading to his downfall. Eventually, he was forsaken by God and was killed in a battle.
This also reminds me of one verse in the New Testament written by Apostle Paul which I think is a very good advice for Saul, Creon and also for us.
"I know also how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to hunger, both to abound and to lack." (Philippians 4:12) No matter in what status we are, we must know how to behave ourselves. Not to complaint when we are in a low position and not to be proud when we are in a high position.
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