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Act I, Scene 2 — Teaching the Foreigner

from The Foreigner

Written by Larry Shue

Ellard, a young man often underestimated by his family, attempts to teach Charlie, whom he believes speaks no English, the names of basic kitchen utensils. Through slow, exaggerated demonstrations and patience, Ellard experiences a rare moment of confidence as a teacher.

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ELLARD: Don't tell me you've never seen a knife. Knife. That's a knife. Use it to cut things. Cut things. Like—ham. If we had some ham. Or bacon, or sump'm. I can't believe you don't—. Or butter. If we had some butter, you could use it to spread it on—. You don't really need it. No, you don't need i

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CharactersEllard
Duration2 min
Age Range18-25
GenderMale
GenreComedy
PeriodContemporary
Formatmonologue
SourceThe Foreigner
Tonequirky
AccentSouthern American
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, general practice, competition
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