WebBoth, Antigone and Haemon, had already committed suicide. Antigone could not live her life suffering because of her brother, therefore she withdrew the punishment, which led to her taking her own life because she was not able to honor her brother in a proper burial. WebHaemon leaves, declaring that Creon will never see him again. Alone, Creon tells the …
Antigone Lines 705-1090 Summary & Analysis LitCharts
WebHaemon. Antigone's young fiancé and son to Creon. Haemon appears twice in the play. In the first, he is rejected by Antigone; in the second, he begs his father for Antigone's life. Creon's refusal ruins his exalted view of his father. He too refuses the happiness that Creon offers him and follows Antigone to a tragic demise. Nurse WebAntigone is unfazed, and says that to die for the act of bringing honor to her brother will bring her glory. She adds that the citizens of Thebes support her actions, and would speak up in her favor if they weren't afraid of Creon. She calls him a tyrant. Antigone again references the higher law that she follows. small two seater sofa john lewis
Haemon: Antigone’s Tragic Victim - Ancient Literature
WebCreon accuses Haemon of supporting Antigone against his father. Haemon responds that … WebHow does Antigone die? she hangs herself. 200. Do you refuse me, Antigone? I want to die … WebCreon accuses Haemon of supporting Antigone against his father. Haemon responds that he is trying to keep his father from committing an injustice. The argument grows more heated and Creon hurls stronger and stronger insults at his son. Haemon threatens that Antigone's death will cause another death. small two seater kitchen table