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Act III, Scene 1 — The Children of Perdition

The Alchemist

by Ben Jonson

Tribulation Wholesome, a hypocritical Puritan pastor, justifies working with the alchemist Subtle by arguing that even the 'children of perdition' can be instruments of God. He lectures his companion on the need for patience and the necessity of obtaining the philosopher's stone to restore their religious sect to power.

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The Alchemist

About Ben Jonson

Browse 1 audition scene and monologue written by Ben Jonson, including scenes from The Alchemist. Jonson's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy and features monologues drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, general practice, competition. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.