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duologue
Historical Drama
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Cetshwayo's Defiance

from Zulu Dawn

Written by Cy Endfield, Anthony Storey

Zulu Dawn

Mantshonga delivers a provocative ultimatum from the British authorities to King Cetshwayo, demanding the disbandment of the Zulu army. Cetshwayo defiantly defends his right to rule by Zulu custom and refuses to disarm his people in the face of foreign threats.

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MANTSHONGA: I bring greetings from your friends, the British, and from the Great Lord Chelmsford.

CETSHWAYO: And what do your Masters say?

MANTSHONGA: They are angry and send these demands. They say you rule in old ways that are wrong, that you kill your people without trial. The Great White Queen h

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CharactersMantshonga, Cetshwayo
Duration00:02:30
Age Range40-60
GenderMale
GenreHistorical Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceZulu Dawn
ToneDefiant, Regal, Confrontational
AccentZulu
Suitable Forself tape, general practice, agent showcase
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