The theme of Sophocles runs throughout the trilogy showing how Sophocles views a tragic hero. It is essential to first know the basic information behind Antigone in order to fully understand the story. Two new characters are introduced in the previous play, Oedipus at Colonus. The story, Oedipus Rex, ends with Creon banishing Oedipus from Thebes. As a result of his suffering, Oedipus leaves Thebes as a humbled and God-centered individual. At the time, society expected the son to promote the well-being of his parent, especially if he was disabled. Neither Polynices nor Eteocles wanted to ensure the protection of their father. Antigone, the zealous eldest daughter, decides to risk her life to protect her father out of duty to the gods and her family. Oedipus' guilt was revealed publicly, creating anxiety among people about the spread of guilt. Oedipus and Antigone arrive ruined and in rags in a grove of Colonus located just outside Athens. This again shows Oedipus' humility as he chose not to reign as king in Corinth. Subsequently, a stranger arrives informing visitors that the tomb is sacred and dedicated to the Furies and that the king of Athens is a kind and generous ruler named Theseus. Oedipus responds to the stranger to warn Theseus by asking permission to reside in the grove. This confuses the chorus, representing the citizens of Colonus, and they ask Oedipus the reason for remaining in the sacred grove. Oedipus' identity is revealed to the Chorus and they are horrified that he could bring moral pollution. Antigone intervenes by emphasizing that Oedipus bears guilt alone and that his suffering was an act of sanctification. One...... middle of paper......one continues to strive and provide a proper burial for her brother. Likewise, this is also seen with Creon, where also seen before, he wishes the best for Thebes and strives to achieve it despite the scoldings of Antigone, the Choragos, Haimon and Teiresias. Both tragic heroes had similar mindsets throughout all the circumstances of the story, which makes them credible for this position. In order to fully depict his point of view, Sophocles uses both Creon and Antigone as they function together as a tragic hero, neither one overpowering the other. Creon's pride gets in the way but in the end he shames himself. Antigone's pride and capricious nature were appreciated by the people, and she desired what was best for her family and the moral sovereignty of the gods. Both characters depict the interpretation of Sophocles as a tragic hero through their characteristics and actions..