How Does Haemon Show Loyalty To Creon

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What defines sadness? Is it how it makes you feel or what actions made you feel that way? “Who of all women most unmerited for noblest acts dies by the worse of deaths. Who her own brother battle-slain… unburied would not allow to perish in the fangs of carrion birds or any bird of prey; And,” As Haemon discussing the punishments of his beloved Antigone, he shows many courageous acts to stand up to Creon’s decree. Because of his sense of loyalty, Haemon shows affection to Antigone as well as his decisions. He had built up courage to explain the rights for Antigone and betray his father’s loyalty. Haemon is a loyal character. Through his actions and quotes he shows he can’t bear to live without Antigone. His sense of loyalty is strong

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