Quote on Fate - 1O.23

"Man cannot flatter Fate, And Punishments must come." - Leader (251)

I specifically chose this quote as significant, because it sheds light on the aspect that we have touched base on as a class frequently: fate. Throughout the course of reading the text, it became evident that the events were fated to happen. And this quote excels at supporting this claim, especially the first part. The Leader is explaining that once fate is set, there is no escaping or avoiding it. No human can please or gratify fate where it can just simply disintegrate. The last part of the quote is saying that because fate is inevitable, the consequences of our definite actions must occur. This quote not only exhibits the existence of fate but portrays Creon to be pretty much the ultimate representation of Oedipus. He shares much of the same dreadful qualities that may even lead to Creon's fated death. Who Knows?

On p.244, The Messenger says Haemon was driven suicide by his father's murdering. I don't remember Creon murdering anyone? Is he referring to the fact that Creon put Antigone to death so she killed herself?

I wonder if Tiresias knew from the beginning what was going to happen to Creon and his family?