What metaphor does Creon use during his first speech in the scene of

Creon uses the metaphor of a "ship" to describe the state of Thebes and his role as its ruler. He compares the city to a ship tossed by a storm and says that he has been chosen as its "helmsman" to guide it through the crisis. This metaphor emphasizes the importance of Creon's leadership and the challenges that he faces in governing Thebes.