Creon is a character in the ancient Greek play "Antigone" by Sophocles. He is the king of Thebes and uncle of Antigone, Ismene, Eteocles, and Polyneices. Creon is a proud and stubborn ruler who enforces his laws strictly and believes that loyalty to the state is the highest virtue. He issues a decree that forbids the burial of Polyneices, which leads to a conflict with Antigone who defies the law and buries her brother. Creon's inflexible leadership and refusal to listen to others ultimately result in tragedy for himself and those around him.
