In line 1291-1303, the messenger speaks about Creon's life and his countless victories and happiness. The messenger tells the crowd that although Creon was a victorious king, he had lost everything in life.
The messenger says that Creon has lost his joys in life. He had lost his wife and son because of his pride and arrogance. He would be like a walking dead man because all his happiness is gone from his life. His achievements would amount to nothing as he filled with sadness and tragedy.
