Creon learns an important lesson that revolves around the importance of family and living with one's flaws. Everyone has a weakness, but not everyone falls because of that weakness. Creon brought tragedy into his life, ignoring warning signs and giving in to his ego. Tiresias, the blind prophet, warned Creon of his imminent doom and would not listen to him “such was the failure of the rites with which I asked in vain for a sign, as I learned from this boy; for he is my guide, as I am a guide to others. And it is your advice that has brought this disease into our State” (Sophocles 1512). Blinded by his arrogance and pride, Creon avoided the warnings. Early on, the priest warned Creon of the consequences he would face when the Gods discovered his plan. Tiresias knew his downfall was imminent, yet he still tried to warn him about his actions. It's understandable not to listen to advice from a stranger or acquaintance, but when family gets involved it's completely different. Haemon begged his father to make right what he had done “no, not by my side, never think so, she will perish; nor will you ever again lay your eyes on my face: rave, therefore, with friends who can bear you” yet not even family could break the wall that Creon's ego had built (Sophocles 1505). Throughout the play Creon is advised to cancel his plan. Instead of being cautious Creon dives headlong into an abyss of darkness. Then, when there was no one left to warn him, Creon had an epiphany and was ashamed of what he had done. The first stab to the heart was when Haemon committed suicide. The final blow was when Eurydice took her own life - "there, by the altar, self-stabbing with a sharp knife, she let her darkening eyes close... - and when, with her last breath, she had invoked misfortune upon you. , the slayer of your children” (Sophocles 1519). Unfortunately, Creon's family had to die for Creon to realize that he had caused his