The theme of Sophocles runs throughout the trilogy showing how Sophocles sees a tragic hero. It is essential to know basic information about Antigone first 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. Because of his suffering, Oedipus emerges from Thebes as a humble, God-centered individual. At the time, society expected the child to foster a parent's well-being, especially if he or she was disabled. Neither Polyneices nor Eteocles wished to take care of their father's protection. Antigone, the eldest and zealous daughter, decides to risk her life to protect her father out of duty to the gods and her family. Oedipus' guilt was revealed publicly thus creating anxiety among people that the guilt would spread. Oedipus and Antigone arrive in ruins and tatters in a grove at Colonus, located just outside Athens. This once again demonstrates Oedipus' humility as he chose not to reign as king in Corinth. Later, a stranger arrives informing the 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 replies to the stranger to warn Theseus, asking him for permission to reside in the grove. This confuses the Chorus, who represent the citizens of Colonus, and they ask Oedipus the reason for dwelling in the sacred grove. Oedipus' identity is revealed to the chorus and they are horrified that he may bring moral pollution. Antigone intervenes by emphasizing that Oedipus bears the blame alone and that his suffering was an act of sanctification. A... middle of paper... one still continues to fight to propose a dignified burial for her brother. Likewise, this is also seen with Creon, where seen before, he wishes the best for Thebes and strives to bring it about despite the reproaches of Antigone, Choragos, Haimon, and Tiresias. Both tragic heroes had a similar mindset throughout the circumstances of the story, making them believable for the position. To fully represent his point, Sophocles uses both Creon and Antigone as they function together as a tragic hero, neither surpassing the other. Creon's pride hinders him but in the end he brings the shame upon himself. Antigone's pride and rebellious nature were appreciated by the people and she wanted what was best for her family and the moral sovereignty of the gods. Both characters depict Sophocles' performance as a tragic hero through their characteristics and actions.