Why does Haemon visit his father Creon in Antigone?
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Why does Haemon visit his father Creon in Antigone?
Literary Device:
A character can represent an idea and serve as a symbol. In Antigone, Haemon represents a value in his culture, respect for both authority and justice when he approaches his father to persuade him to change a decision.
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View this answerIn Antigone, Haemon visits Creon to appeal to him to spare Antigone's life. He says he respects his father fully, but Antigone only wanted to bury her...
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Chapter 3 / Lesson 8The character Haemon in 'Antigone' finds himself in the midst of complex family drama that helps outline his true character. Analyze Haemon's character traits throughout conflict, proving him to be a rational and respectful man.