How does Haemon react to the actions of Antigone and why?

Specifically, Theban Prince Haemon argues that rulers need to be open to the opinions of others. He also indicates that his father's non-burial edict represents only one man's opinon and needs to be reversed because of widespread opposition and suffering. But King Creon shows no interest in anything other than his opinions and his longevity as king.

Haemon probably said something like "Oh damn" wehen he heard about what Antigone did. Still he sees Antigone's strength and point. He feels so strong about her that he appeals to Creon. When Haemon confronts his father he makes a very sensitive appeal to his better judgement, not openly criticising him but presenting his concerns gently and clearly. He offers many metaphors to support his case, calling for his father to be lenient:

You've seen trees by a raging winter torrent,

how many sway with the flood and salvage every twig,

but not the stubborn--they're ripped out, roots and all.

Bend or break.

Haemon probably said something like "Oh damn" wehen he heard about what Antigone did. Still he sees Antigone's strength and point. He feels so strong about her that he appeals to Creon. When Haemon confronts his father he makes a very sensitive appeal to his better judgement, not openly criticising him but presenting his concerns gently and clearly. He offers many metaphors to support his case, calling for his father to be lenient:

You've seen trees by a raging winter torrent,

how many sway with the flood and salvage every twig,

but not the stubborn--they're ripped out, roots and all.

Bend or break.