My character in Punk Rock is Chadwick Meade ( a name American in origin). Having only read the script through once I've already got the impression that Chadwick is a quiet, intelligent young man. He doesn't seem too integrated in the social group of the sixth form, in fact he seems rather distant from everyone else. It is clear that he already has a very strained relationship with Bennett, who appears to bully him, however, through Chadwick's relaxed and fed up attitude towards him, I believe Chadwick see's himself above Bennett and doesn't waste his time engaging in conflict with him.
He undertakes himself in a very proper way, evident in the way he greets Lily, the new girl, with a handshake and polite conversation. To be brutally honest, Chadwick is a bit of a nerd, he specialises in maths and regularly adds some boring facts to a conversation. I also get the impression that Chadwick has a bit of a soft spot for Cissy, who is treated badly by her boyfriend, Bennett. I think he is capable of seeing that she is a sweet and intelligent girl underneath but is almost controlled by Bennett.
Below is a picture from the play, here Chadwick is being bullied by Bennett, he doesn't fight back, just gives in and takes it, in a way, he is a little weak physically, but mentally displays great resilience and patience.
In terms of how I interpret Chadwick, I can see him as the sort of boy who would rather stay indoors reading philosophical books or watching documentaries, and as an atheist, taking a particular interest in science and astronomy than going out and being part of a social group. I feel that he is introverted, however, knows how to act appropriately when engaged in social events.
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