The Greek tragedy of Oedipus' daughter - Stephen Esposito

Following the tragic death of Oedipus' sons, Polyneices and Eteocles, in battle, Creon becomes king and orders that Polyneices be denied a burial as a traitor, threatening death to anyone who disobeys.

Despite her sister Ismene's refusal to help, Antigone decides to follow divine law and perform funeral rites for her brother. She is caught by the guards, leading to her arrest.

Creon refuses to show mercy to Antigone despite her fiancé Haemon's pleas. He condemns her to be entombed alive in a cave, viewing any show of leniency as a sign of weakness.

The prophet Tiresias warns Creon that his hubris is destroying Thebes. Creon eventually relents, but his change of heart comes too late. He discovers Antigone has hanged herself, leading Haemon to take his own life in grief.

Upon hearing of the deaths of Antigone and his son, the queen also commits suicide. The story concludes with a shattered Creon, who learned the cost of his pride too late.