Characters

Character List
Alison-Zoe
Jimmy-Andrew
Helena- Megan


Helena
I have been given the character of Helena in our performance of look back in anger.

"Helena Charles is Alison's best friend. She lives with them in their apartment while visiting for work. Helena is from an upper class family. She is responsible for getting Alison to leave Jimmy. She and Jimmy then begin an affair. Her sense of morality leads her to leave. She can be considered the play's moral compass" (Gradesaver)

In our performance it is the scene when Alison comes back to Helena's and Jimmy's flat. At the start of our scene Alison is sat in an armchair and Helena is pouring tea in the kitchen. Alison finds Jimmy's pipe and picks it up. Alison looks very ill and fatigued. She is very sullen. Helena brings her in a cup of tea in a very polite and kindly.

Helena is a sitting stage left of the table and Alison say 'You make a good cup of tea', Helena replies with 'Something Jimmy taught me' At this point me as and actress is picking up my cup filled with tea and the is a pause after i say 'me' as i have realized who i am talking to and know what it is making her feel like because it would have been something Jimmy would have taught her too when they where both living together. Alison covers her face and say 'Oh, why am i here! You all must wish me a thousand miles away!' Helena then becomes very considerate and comforting towards her as she is supposed to be her best friend and that is her job as her friend.