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Character Role Analysis

Theseus and Creon

Both Theseus and Creon are running city-states (Athens and Thebes, respectively), but they’ve got wildly varying styles. Theseus is thoughtful and just; Creon rules with an iron fist and physical power over mental. Theseus comes out on top, recovering the girls after Creon kidnaps them and also getting the bonus of Oedipus’ grave on his territory, which comes with magical powers. Too bad for Creon.