Power: something so powerful, but so easy to misuse. Not everyone can achieve power, but those who do often gain arrogance. Louis XIV held complete control of France, abusing his domination. Louis called himself “the Sun King”, believing that everything revolved around him. His pomposity led him to make stupid decisions, because he considered himself superior. If you don't use your brain, you will eventually lose it, because Louis was beheaded by the determined French citizens. Similarly, in Antigone, King Creon is the ruler of Thebes. Creon makes an arbitrary decision, swearing that the "disloyal" Polyneices should never be buried. When Antigone objects, Creon is furious. Creon lets his arrogance get the best of him and continually makes rash decisions. Power simply creates narcissism, as Creon's pride drives him to commit foolish actions. To begin with, possessing power predisposes one to becoming pompous. In Antigone, Creon believed himself to be perpetually superior to everyone. He believed he was the best, and because of his authority, Creon believed everything revolved around him. For example, during part of the play, Haimon informs Creon of his misdeeds. He tells Creon how the entire state realizes Creon's fault and that Creon should not punish Antigone for burying Polyneices. However, Creon does not succumb. Because of his arrogance and pride, he does not admit his blunder. Creon says: “My voice is the only one that gives orders in this City! » (Sophocles 220). This quote shows Creon's selfish character, as he considered the state to be entirely about himself. He never took into consideration the interests or contributions of citizens and always believed his ideas to be right. Likewise, whenever this is the case...... middle of paper ...... for his errors in the denouement. Devastated by Antigone's death, Haimon ends up committing suicide. Creon then realizes how wrong he was, but it is too late. This is not the only karma Creon receives, however. Creon's beloved wife, Eurydice, also died when she learned of her son's fate. Creon finally realizes how blinded he was and how he continually made stupid decisions. Two losses in one day – Creon is filled with great remorse and regret. Like the “Sun King,” all the sunlight in Creon’s life has faded. The world no longer revolves around Creon, because all the things he valued in life have disappeared. If you attain power, use it wisely. Otherwise, you will end up heartbroken and repentant, just like Creon. Works Cited Fitts, Dudley and Robert Fitzerald. Sophocles: The Oedipus Cycle. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace & Com, 1977. Print.