How would you perform the role of Creon in his first appearance with the Chorus and in his last appearance of the play to demonstrate to your audience how his character changes?

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Jessica Perry

“How would you perform the role of Creon in his appearance with the Chorus and in his last appearance of the play to demonstrate to your audience how his character changes?”

Playing the role of Creon, his performance throughout the play of Antigone should retain many elements of the style of traditional Greek theatre. As Antigone is a Greek tragedy the style of acting needs to be exaggerated and over-dramatic. Especially in the last scene, lots of passion and emotion needs to be added in the last scene, this will show the clear contrast of Creon’s behaviour in the first and the last scene. The two scenes show the contrast of Creon’s hubris and the will of the Gods, highlighting a key theme of the play: state law vs. religion.

I would have short curly black and slightly grey hair with a thick beard similar to the hair. Tall, broad shouldered showing  my physical dominance on stage. I'd wear a burgundy sleeveless knee length chiton with a high-neckline made from linen including gold detail on the neckline, a brown coloured leather belt and brown woollen himation draped over the right shoulder. I would also have brown leather sandals, and a gold ring and chain necklace too. I would have a large scar running down the left side of my leg, showing the conflict and wars I have been involved in from the past. I would have a low booming voice, I would talk slow emphasising certain words by saying them louder and slower, however when getting annoyed I would speed up showing my anger rising. The costume is typical for ancient Greece, men often wore knee length chitons whereas women wore them full length.

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The first scene needs to highlight Creon's hubris and arrogance.  Creon's appearance needs to be bold when he approaches from the palace. I would have two guards holding both central doors open and Creon strides out with his hands behind his back looking around at the audience, the chorus would be stood up, clapping. I would walk downstage , upright and slowly whilst smiling. I would stand middle stage, with my legs shoulder length apart, standing tall and proud showing his pride. Holding still for 2 seconds taking in the applause from the Chorus. After I would look at either ...

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