Reflection on Antigone on Trial

This is a really great experience. Although it was not a good ending for Creon (he lost his civil rights), still I think he would be glad, because so many people stood by his side (13 out of 30 people).

Generally I am satisfied with my performance in the trial. I defended myself really well during the cross-examination part while demonstrating Creon's controlling and strong character. And in the closing statement I also spoke very confidently without being very commanding. One of the audience told me after the trial that he thought my closing statement would have won me this trial, and my portrayal of Creon was better than the one last year (I am actually very proud of that^^.) 

In real life I have always been trying to take care of people's feelings. And I think giving the closing statement really gives me the chance to master it. I spent an hour inserting rhetorics and appeals to pathos when I wrote my script, and I think they did function well when I spoke and my efforts were paid. I have learnt how to convince and impress others in a natural and appropriate way, and this is definitely the most valuable part of the trial to me.

However I believe that there is still room for improvement for me. I was too nervous when I first spoke, during my responses to the prosecution's questions, and that made me stutter and prevented eye-contact with Patsy. I must work harder to master English. I must speak more and listen more in class.

But after all I really love this experience and I hope that we can have a trial for another story in the future. I just can't wait to justify another antagonist!