Marat / Sade | Other Characters
Charlotte Corday
Corday exists in a dream and must at times be ushered to her appointed times and places. She speaks in a sing-song voice, never fully dimensional, but resolute even in her dream-like state. It is not explained whether her behavior is historical or merely the personality traits of the mental patient playing her in Sade's inner play. Like other characters in the play within the play, Corday's ambiguous nature inspires disturbing feelings in the audience.
Corday is going to murder Marat. She comes to Paris, buys the knife, and confers with Duperret, who,...
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