Monologue Exercises 120-122

 120: In the monologue, the character is initially speaking at a thousand words per minute, trying to get in their well-prepared speech before anything else can be said. Then there is change when they realize they were not talking to the person they thought they were and became flustered and embarrassed. The monologue then changes once more as the character begins to reminisce about the past and becomes more comfortable opening up to this stranger. 


121: Hope, the character, has just traveled a long distance from their college big city to try and reignite their love with the hometown sweetheart that got away. They have just gotten out of the taxi and are at the front door, they are very nervous and truthfully are more so there as a cry for help. They feel lost, confused, and hope that they can return to a time that was comfortable and easier through this old love. It is 9 o clock at night, it is snowing and the northern lights can be seen, the character is alone saved for the stranger that answers the door, and because of the heavy snow, not much can be seen except the man in front of hope, and the warm household inside. 


122: Hope wants to return to a time that was easier, and safer, to do this hope wants to go back to lost love. At first Hope wants to deliver this movie-moment perfect speech and wow Daniel back into love. When the scene changes Hope wants to save face and try and find where Daniel is. After the final change, Hope is coming to terms with their true feelings, and he wants to admit to himself that he is feeling scared and unfulfilled, but is doing it by confessing to a stranger, as that can sometimes be easier. 

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