As an actor how would you protray the character of Sir Anthony in Sheridan's 'The Rivals'?

The character of Sir Anthony Absolute is proud, somewhat grumpy, but still compassionate and comically gullible man. He likes to be in control but does not always necessarily succeed. As like many of the characters in ‘The Rivals’ Sir Anthony is a stereotype of men of that class that were found in society during the18th century e.g his views on women in society were sexist and had quite strong will and mind, believing strongly in discipline and respect for superiors. We see the different aspects of Sir Anthony through his interaction between his sly cunning son, Jack Absolute and Mrs Malaprop. He is very sure of himself and does not like to be proved wrong and when he is (usually by Jack) he reacts to it in rather a stroppy and childlike way. There are moments during the play that give the impression he is quite sleazy and seedy in moments of discussing Lydia Languish with his son. He is also seen to be a caring man and a good father.

We are first introduced to Sir Anthony ...