- Pleading with Creon: Haemon tries to convince his father, Creon, to spare Antigone's life. He argues that she has acted out of love for her brother, Polyneices, and that her punishment is too harsh. He reminds Creon of the danger of acting impulsively and without considering all aspects of a situation, emphasizing that many in the city support Antigone's actions and that killing her would create unrest.
- Appealing to Creon's emotions: Haemon attempts to appeal to Creon's emotions by reminding him of their close bond and relationship as father and son. He passionately emphasizes how much he loves Antigone and how devastating it would be for him to lose her. He threatens that if Creon carries out the sentence, Haemon himself might decide to take his own life.
- Appealing to public opinion: Haemon warns Creon that executing Antigone would go against the will of the people. He informs him that many Thebans sympathize with Antigone's actions and view them as honorable. He implies that disregarding public opinion by proceeding with the sentence would undermine Creon's authority and cause even greater consequences.
- Trying to take Antigone away: Haemon, upon discovering Antigone buried in the tomb, attempts to take her away and save her from her sealed fate. He manages to break one of the doors of the tomb, releasing Antigone. Unfortunately, he is unable to prevent Teiresias from arriving on the scene and informing Creon of Antigone's survival, leaving him with no choice but to carry out her punishment.