The nature of Greek tragedy places societal characters at odds with the divine and unseen powers of life. In Sophocles' greatest work, the Oedipus Trilogy, central characters are constantly battling their own Hubris, ultimately placing their fate in the hands of the gods. Antigone continues along these thematic lines although the presence of a strong, moral female character gives extra weight to this story of honor, power and death. As Creon fights a self-righteous crusade against the dissent of Antigone, two contrasting and equally extreme positions form. Is earthly authority and society the ultimate governor of morality or does a divine sense of self-reliance prevail over laws and unjust regulations? Sophocles' didactic storytelling and the presence of the blind prophet Teiresias who exclaims: "...a good man yields when he/ Knows his course is wrong,/ And repairs the evil," makes Antigone an allegory for moderation in all walks of life. The author's clear agreement with the female protagonist preaches a sense of moral obligation and moderation that directly contrasts the Hubris of Creon.
             After the battle of Thebes and the defeat of Polynices, Creon marks the man as a clear traitor and enemy of the state, sentencing him to an inhumane burial for his crime. This marks Creon's ultimate position in the matter, stating that the security of his land is over the humanistic rights of its citizens. Because of Creon's position as King and ruler of Thebes the chorus originally sides with his exercise of authority and power. "He brought them against our land;/ And like some eagle screaming his rage/ From the sky he descended upon us," (111-113). The chorus paints a picture of fear and ultimate triumph for their ruler and it isn't until the blind prophet marks the man's Hubris that we see the downside of his influence. Teiresias informs Creon that in all this matter "The ...