ANTIGONE: Tell me the truth! I beg you to tell me the truth! When you think about me, when it strikes you suddenly that I am going to belong to you―do you have the feeling that―that a great empty space is being hollowed out inside you, that there is something inside you that is just―dying? HAEMON: Yes, I do, I do.
In this exchange between Antigone and Haemon, Antigone is pleading for honesty about Haemon's feelings towards her. She questions whether their relationship fills an emotional void within him, highlighting her deep need for connection and understanding. Her vulnerability reveals her fear of being alone and the intensity of her feelings.
Haemon's response affirms that he feels this emptiness as well, indicating that their bond is profound and significant. This moment captures the essence of love's complexities, where deep attachment can also bring out feelings of longing and despair. The emotional intensity of their conversation accentuates the existential themes present in the play.
