Haemon

 Haemon   __Relevance__ : This quote shows Haemon's loyalty to his father. Haemon obviouly values his father's leadership and respects his responsibility, but the dialogue following this quote also reveals a strong urge to defend Antigone, showing a dual sense of loyalty.
 * Quote 1**: “Father, I am yours; with your excellent judgment you lay the right before me, and I shall follow it. No marriage will ever be so valued by me as to override the goodness of your leadership.” (pg. 186, line 688~691)

**Quote 2**: “I certainly could not declare you wrong - may I never know how to do so! - Still there might be something useful that some other than you might think." (pg. 187, line 739~741) __Relevance__: Haemon is subtly trying to shield his lover. In the course of doing so, he is going against his father and lord. However, he skillfully remains humble and respectful towards Creon by voicing his thoughts in the form of advice. Haemon speaking in such a manner to Creon shows great courage on Haemon's part, for not only is he a young man, Creon did not ask for his advice.

__Relevance__ : At this point, Haemon is openly criticizing not only his father's decision, but also his tyrannical way of ruling. It is a very bold move from Haemon for he is again, this time more conspicuously, going against his father and his king. The audacity to do so reveals candidness that is characteristic of youths of his age.
 * Quote 3**: ‘‘I would say it were far better to be one altogether wise by nature, but, as things incline not to be so, then it is good also to learn from those who advise well.’’ (pg. 188, line 776~779)

__Comment on the Significance of these Quotes:__ Haemon seems to represent the norm of young people. He struggles against the barrierrs set by the previous generations of unconditional submission to the will of your elder and superior. Though he is willing to conform to this rule, he is conflicted by his obligation to honor his martial promises, thus torn between obeying his father/leader and protecting his bride to be.