Prince of Thebes, Haemon, in his speech, argues that Creon is wrong for putting Antigone in jail. He supports this claim by using logical, ethical and emotional appeals. Haemon’s purpose is to get his father to rethink what he has done in order to change it. He adopts an appreciative and critical tone for King Creon.
Haemon proves to his father the citizens of Thebes agree with Antigone. He proves his claim by stating, “ She covered her brother’s body. Is this indecent? She kept him from dogs and vultures. Is this a crime? Death? She should have all the honor that we can give her! This is the way they talk out there in the city” (Sophocles, 1090). Haemon supports his claim by using a logical appeal. He attempts to convince his father to change…show more content… “You are not in a position to know everything that people say or do, or what they feel; Your temper terrifies them -- everyone will tell you only what you like to hear” (Sophocles,1090). Haemon supports his claim by proving to his father how the citizens of Thebes feel towards their King. Haemon knows that his father does not want to make his citizens angry so he continues to bring up the citizens feelings just to prove to his father it is not just him feeling this type of way. Haemon continues to use a logical appeal by using the strategy of telling Creon the citizens of Thebes have known Antigone every since she was born and they have just met Creon, so it's obvious who they will side with .
Haemon tries to get his father to realize it's against the god’s law. “” (Sophocles,1090)
Another strategy used is Haemon appealing to Creon’s family ties. “Nothing is closer to me than your happiness. What could be closer? Must not any son value his Father’s fortune as his father does his”(Sophocles,1090). Haemon uses an emotional tactic to persuade his father to free Antigone. He appeals to his father’s emotional side to convince his father he is not doing what is best for his family.
Header , - “quotes” - (sophocles) explain why/how he used tactic to convince creon to change his ways
Haemon’s attempt to convince his father of doing what’s right is not getting through to him just because Creon feels like he shouldn’t listen to a boy or anyone younger than
