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O'Flaherty Monologue from O'Flaherty V.C.: A Recruiting Pamphlet

From O'Flaherty V.C.: A Recruiting Pamphlet by Bernard Shaw

male · defiant · 1:02 min

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Well, she's my mother; and I won't utter a word agen her. But I'm not saying a word of lie when I tell you that that old woman is the biggest kanatt from here to the cross of Monasterboice. Sure she's the wildest Fenian and rebel, and always has been, that ever taught a poor innocent lad like myself to pray night and morning to St Patrick to clear the English out of Ireland the same as he cleared the snakes. You'll be surprised at my telling you that now, maybe, Sir Pearce? SIR PEARCE (unable to keep still, walking away from O'Flaherty). Surprised! I'm more than surprised, O'Flaherty. I'm overwhelmed. (Turning and facing him.) Are you--are you joking?

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20s · surprise · family · identity · rebellion · freedom

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