... tells his father, "I"m your son you in your wisdom set my bearings for me-I obey you", revealing his loyalty to his father and acknowledgment and respect for his father's authority (lines 709-710). Haemon goes on to say, "No marriage could ever mean more to me than ... Haemon finally, but belatedly, expresses his feelings of love for Antigone (lines 1370-1371). Sadly, Haemon reveals his love when Antigone dies and before sharing a blissful marriage that they both so passionately desired, thus conveying the pathetic tone. The sparagmos imagery of the young couple's ... does Antigone com...

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