“So don’t let your mind dwell on just one thought, that what you say is right and nothing else” (line 798-800). Haemon cared for individuals and their rights while his father only cared about himself and what he believed in.Haemon highlighted his father's unreasonableness, anger and disrespect towards citizens by contrasting every aspect of his father’s life and characteristics. The differing characteristics between Haemon and his father Creon advanced the plot by establishing yet another conflict between Creon and his family members. Creon believed that his thoughts, actions and beliefs were superior to everyone else’s. Creon wanted his son to, “stand behind your father’s judgment on every issue...” When someone's thoughts opposed Creon’s he would insult the adversary by saying, “what you’re about to say enrages me completely and reveals that you’re not only old but stupid, too” (326-328). Creon does not value the opinions of others and people constantly feared him because of his unforeseen outbursts of rage. …show more content…
When the father and son got into an argument, Haemon explained to his father “because of who you are, you can’t perceive all the things men say or do—or their complaints. Your gaze makes citizens afraid—they can’t say anything you would not like to hear”(781-784). Haemon is the exact opposite of his father, he is calm and