Becomes tyrannical, believing he can do whatever he wants. He believes that “the city belongs to the king – this is the law” (Sophocles 826). In an article published by the British Psychological Society, Lord David Owen states that arrogance is an "acquired personality change involving people in positions of power" just like Creon (Willard). He even becomes paranoid that others are trying to steal his crown and imprisons the innocent Ismene. Ismene is a “woman…not born to contend with men…we are subordinate, ruled by far stronger hands, so we must submit in this” (Sophocles 74-77). He understands his place in society and the role he should play, and despite all objections, he is loyal to his king, even if he is a tyrant. He doesn't even dare challenge Creon; he has “no strength for this” (Sophocles 93). She too, however, loves her brother and, when Antigone is captured, she is willing to die with her to facilitate his disappearance. Ismene is strong and rational. However, Creon cruelly imprisons this virtuous character despite not truly believing he had any role in the crime. Creon initially tells his guards to "bind" (Sophocles 654) Ismene and Antigone but then retracts that statement and says that he will not kill "him whose hands are clean" (Sophocles 868-869). Watson argues that Creon's decree is the first of his reign, so it must be firmly enforced to demonstrate his power (Owoeye).