Creon's Motivation:

I believe that Creon's motivation comes from a comination of two things. Originally i was thinking that his motivation was to duty. The duties that a leader should do and the responsibility he has in performing them. However, how he acts in Antigone he seems to be driving by power and greed. Creon during Antigone seems to be very similar to Oedipus. The position of king makes them unwilling to have mercy. They are used to being obeyed and not willing to move an inch on their decisions.