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Act I — Jack's Patriotic Declaration

from The Plough and the Stars

Written by Sean O'Casey

The Plough and the Stars

Jack Clitheroe passionately asserts his national identity and his unwavering commitment to the cause of Irish independence. He declares his willingness to fight and die for his country and its people.

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JACK: I'm a good Irishman, that's what I am. And I'm not ashamed to admit it, either. I'm proud of it. I'm proud of my country, and I'm proud of my race. I'm proud of the men and women who fought and died for the cause of Ireland. I'm proud of the men and women who fought and died for the cause of f

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CharactersJack
Duration1 min
Age Range25-35
GenderMale
GenreDrama
PeriodModern Classic
Formatmonologue
SourceThe Plough and the Stars
Tonepowerful
AccentIrish
Suitable Fordrama school audition, general practice, competition
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