Analysis of Orpheus in Eurydice
Analysis of Orpheus in Eurydice The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is a classic scenario depicting main themes of love, happiness, consciousness, and unconsciousness. ... The actor who played Orpheus makes specific choices to convey to us the particular emotion or tone of the scene. Orpheus uses his posture and facial expression to convey his sense of confidence and control until the very end when he is ultimately defeated and becomes part of the unconscious and out of control. Orpheus is able to use his body and posture to convey a sense of confidence and defiance. David McMahon, the actor who played Orpheus in the Madison Repertory Theatre’s production of Eurydice, makes specific choices about his posture. ... Once his new wife dies, Orpheus walks around the stage with large, confident steps, signaling that he knows exactly what his course of action is going to be.