- Antigone's sister
- Fears Creon's power and authority
- Urges Antigone to reconsider her plans to bury Polyneices
- Believes that Antigone's actions are foolish and reckless
Creon
- King of Thebes and Antigone's uncle
- Sees Antigone as a disobedient and rebellious subject
- Believes that Antigone's actions undermine his authority and the laws of the state
- Condemns Antigone to death for defying his orders
Haemon
- Creon's son and Antigone's fiancé
- Tries to persuade Creon to spare Antigone's life
- Sees Antigone as a noble and courageous woman who is willing to sacrifice herself for her beliefs
- Commits suicide after Antigone's death
The Chorus
- A group of Theban elders
- Expresses sympathy for Antigone and her family
- Admires Antigone's courage and determination
- Questions the wisdom of Creon's actions