Crime is Pride

Think: all men make mistake

But a good man yields when he

Knows his course is wrong,

And repairs the evil: The only

Crime is pride.

In this quote by Teiresias in Antigone, she shares her belief on wrong doings. She states that all men make mistakes but a good man knows to own up to his mistake and that the only evil is pride. I agree with statement by Teiresias because I believe all men are good except those who believe they are above others.

In modern society we are faced with a wide range of crimes and punishments. In the ghettos of major cities children are taught at a young age the violence is the answer. Gangs run the streets by placing fear in the neighborhoods. In the quote, “all men make mistake but a good man yields when he knows is course is wrong” Teiresias shares her belief, which I also agree with. Crime is done through desperation or not knowing any better. Young boys join gangs because they give them food and clothes. People steel because they don't have any other way to feed themselves. I believe that all men are good, even the ones the commit minor crimes.

One the other end of the social ladder are those that believe they are better than others because of achievements, money, family status, etc. They have too much pride. “The only Crime is pride” speaks to the core of America's upper class. While this isn't true for all, some believe they rule the world because they are of a higher status. I agree with what Teiresias said that the only crime is pride. Being pride-filled is just as bad as committing a crime except the difference is inside the man. A man with too much pride chooses to believe he is better.

Teiresias's wise words can be applied to modern society. Overall, I agree with the statement and that a good man is measured by who they own up to their mistakes. The only crime a man can make is to believe he is better than others. (415)