What is a good example of stubborn egoism in literature, society or pop culture?

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I am doing a study of the greek tragedy Antigone and am analyzing the vost of Creon’s choices. He refuses to compromise and defines his duty as enforcing civil law to maintain order. He is obsessed with a strict interpretation of the law. He refuses to back down as this would reveal a weakness to his new monarchy. What is a good example of this in modern society? I need examples whether it be issues in society or an example in literature/music/TV

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Answer by Lillith
Country music. For example, Toby Kieth and his song “courtesy of the red white and blue”.

Chuck Norris facts

Depending on how far back you want to go – John Wayne movies.

The Bush administration