Haemon

Question 1

Haemon’s role

Answer 1

tragic victim of Antigone = overwhelming love that causes suicide
victim of Creon’s hubris and foolish challenge of the gods’ will
similar to Creon = quick tempered and unforgiving when feeling wronged
questions Creon’s and his choices

Question 2

Interpretation of Haemon

Answer 2

loyal for love
calm
well spoken
humble
dignified
reasonable
innocent
grief-stricken

Question 3

Haemon casting

Answer 3

young man in early 20s
5’10 and slim build
short brown hair and piercing blue eyes = familial connection to Creon
no facial hair = young and innocent

Question 4

Haemon costume

Answer 4

white chiton with thin gold belt and headband
thin red himation (sash) = royal
brown cothurnus

Question 5

Audience response to Haemon

Answer 5

sympathy= love for Antigone leading to tragic demise - traditional and modern
view him as different to Creon= familial qualities and challenges his father- traditional and modern

Question 6

Haemon key moments

Answer 6

Episode 3