Antigone Debate Between Creon And Haemon

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In the play “Antigone” Creon and his son Haemon are arguing about what should be done about Antigone, who broke a law under Creon's government. Creon suggests that Antigone should be killed for the disobedient deed she has done. Haimon thinks the opposite. Haimon thinks that there should be another punishment for Antigone but she shouldn't be killed. In this debate Haimon’s position in the argument is more virtuous because he has a more reasonable view in this situation. Haimon and Creon have different opinions as for consequences for Antigone's rule breaking act. Creon is ruthless and thinks that no one should be disobedient and should suffer death especially that she is a female. There are certain laws that explain that female are inferior

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