Monologue

The Captain Monologue from Androcles and the Lion

From Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw

male · defiant · 51 sec

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(speaking stiffly and officially) You will remind your men, Centurion, that we are now entering Rome. You will instruct them that once inside the gates of Rome they are in the presence of the Emperor. You will make them understand that the lax discipline of the march cannot be permitted here. You will instruct them to shave every day, not every week. You will impress on them particularly that there must be an end to the profanity and blasphemy of singing Christian hymns on the march. I have to reprimand you, Centurion, for not only allowing this, but actually doing it yourself.

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The Captain is addressing a Centurion about the importance of maintaining discipline and respect as they enter Rome, emphasizing the need to adhere to military conduct and avoid any behavior that could be seen as disrespectful to the Emperor.

30s · anger · power · discipline · authority · religion

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