Sophocles’ “Antigone”: Government Functioning Critique and the Role of Creon

Discuss the role of Creon in the government functioning in Sophocles’ “Antigone.”

Sophocles’ “Antigone” is sometimes interpreted as a play that criticizes the function of government, specifically its authority to shape an ethical society. How does Creon fit into this role of government? What kind of governing authority does Creon represent? Does his role seem to be effective or ineffective? Why?