Haemon is Antigone's betrothed, and loves her. In spite of his father Creon's contempt and opposition of Antigone, he supports her decision to bury her brother Polyneices and is aware of the situation in Thebes: the citizens also support Antigone's decision, although they are too terrified to betray their emotions to King Creon. He even attempts to defend Antigone to Creon, but is ignored. In the end, Haemon's love for Antigone is what causes him to commit suicide after finding her dead body.
Haimon's main concern is that he be with antigone and that his father would let them be. Creon main concern is that haimon and antigone does not get married.
Yes, Haimon does die. He stabs himself after Antigone hangs herself. He is found in a pool of his own blood in Antigone's tomb.
Haimon tells Creon that the people of Thebes are sympathetic to Antigone and disapprove of her harsh punishment for burying her brother. He emphasizes that the citizens respect her actions and believe she deserves compassion rather than death. Haimon warns Creon that his rigid stance could lead to resentment and rebellion among the people, urging him to reconsider his decision for the sake of harmony.
During the Exodus, the Messenger tells the story of how Antigone killed herself, and shortly afterwards, Haimon also kills himself.
Haimon feels compelled to inform his father, King Creon, about public sentiment in Thebes because he recognizes the growing discontent among the citizens regarding Creon's decisions, particularly the punishment of Antigone. Haimon believes it is his duty as both a son and a future leader to advocate for the people's voices and ensure that Creon does not act out of stubbornness. He aims to persuade his father to consider the consequences of his actions on both the state and their family dynamics. Ultimately, Haimon hopes to foster a dialogue that prioritizes reason and compassion over rigid authority.
Creon is father to Haimon and is Iocaste's brother. Iocaste is Antigone's mother so it makes Haimon and Antigone cousins.
Haimon's main concern is that he be with antigone and that his father would let them be. Creon main concern is that haimon and antigone does not get married.
Antigone hangs herself, causing Haimon to stab himself out of grief. Haimon's death causes Eurydyce to commit suicide.
Haimon, Creon's son.
to lock her in a stone vault
Haimon attacks his father, Creon, with a sword in the cavern because Creon refuses to let Antigone go free and insists on sealing her in a tomb alive. Haimon's love for Antigone and his disagreement with his father's harsh decision drive him to try to kill Creon in order to prevent the tragedy from unfolding.
Yes, Haimon does die. He stabs himself after Antigone hangs herself. He is found in a pool of his own blood in Antigone's tomb.
The prophecy was that if Creon did not bury Polynices, his punishment of Antigone will bring a curse down on Thebes. Teiresias prophecy is fufilled by Haimon killing himself..Since Creon would not let Antigone bury her brother(Polynices),Antigone killed herself. So Haimon killed himself because he wanted to be with Antigone because the Creon would not bury the brother of Antigone.
Haimon comes to see his father, King Creon, to persuade him to reconsider his harsh punishment of Antigone, who has defied Creon's decree by burying her brother. Haimon appeals to Creon to show compassion and listen to the voices of the people, emphasizing the importance of love and reason over rigid authority. He hopes to advocate for Antigone's life and demonstrate that his father's stubbornness could lead to tragic consequences. Haimon's visit ultimately reflects his struggle between loyalty to his father and his love for Antigone.
The cast of Antigone - 1964 includes: Surja Balodis as Theiresias Robert Roeschke as Kreon Heide Sparmann as Antigone Rainer von Dietz as Haimon
Haimon tells Creon that the people of Thebes are sympathetic to Antigone and disapprove of her harsh punishment for burying her brother. He emphasizes that the citizens respect her actions and believe she deserves compassion rather than death. Haimon warns Creon that his rigid stance could lead to resentment and rebellion among the people, urging him to reconsider his decision for the sake of harmony.
During the Exodus, the Messenger tells the story of how Antigone killed herself, and shortly afterwards, Haimon also kills himself.