Messenger

Question 1

Messenger’s role

Answer 1

conventional figure that is used at climatic moments in the play to impact the audience and deliver horrific news
they have no personal relationship with any characters - simply provide information about what has happened offstage
encourages an audience to reflect on Creon’s actions and the consequences of his cruelty

Question 2

Interpretation of Messenger

Answer 2

rational and forgiving= trying to see the best in people but is shocked by the deaths
honest and trusted with his account

Question 3

Messenger casting

Answer 3

5’6
young
slim
light brown hair

Question 4

Messenger costume

Answer 4

brown chiton, couple of holes in it
old brown cothurnus
dirt on face
hair is ruffled slightly

Question 5

Audience response to Messenger

Answer 5

gives an insight into the individual character’s thought process and the impact these decisions have on others
offers a point of view, rather than an objective account, helping to form an audience’s response

Question 6

Messenger key moments

Answer 6

Exodus
- telling Eurydice
- telling Creon off