Monologue

The Captain Monologue from Androcles and the Lion

From Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw

male · defiant · 53 sec

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You are to instruct your men that all intimacy with Christian prisoners must now cease. The men have fallen into habits of dependence upon the prisoners, especially the female prisoners, for cooking, repairs to uniforms, writing letters, and advice in their private affairs. In a Roman soldier such dependence is inadmissible. Let me see no more of it whilst we are in the city. Further, your orders are that in addressing Christian prisoners, the manners and tone of your men must express abhorrence and contempt. Any shortcoming in this respect will be regarded as a breach of discipline. (He turns to the prisoners) Prisoners.

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The Captain issues strict orders to his men regarding their treatment of Christian prisoners, emphasizing the need for discipline and the rejection of any form of intimacy or dependence.

30s · anger · power · control · discipline · isolation

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