Monologue

The Captain Monologue from Androcles and the Lion

From Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw

male · dramatic · 54 sec

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Centurion: you will remain here with your men in charge of the prisoners until the arrival of three Christian prisoners in the custody of a cohort of the tenth legion. Among these prisoners you will particularly identify an armorer named Ferrovius, of dangerous character and great personal strength, and a Greek tailor reputed to be a sorcerer, by name Androcles. You will add the three to your charge here and march them all to the Coliseum, where you will deliver them into the custody of the master of the gladiators and take his receipt, countersigned by the keeper of the beasts and the acting manager. You understand your instructions?

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The Captain is tasked with overseeing the arrival of Christian prisoners, highlighting the tension between authority and the lives of those deemed dangerous.

30s · determination · power · authority · freedom · identity

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