Film
duologue
Western
2 Characters

Delilah's Offer and Munny's Refusal

from Unforgiven

Written by David Webb Peoples

Unforgiven

A weary, recovering outlaw and a scarred prostitute share a moment of vulnerable connection in the woods. While she offers him physical intimacy out of gratitude, he declines out of loyalty to his deceased wife, leading to a poignant conversation about their mutual physical and emotional scars.

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MUNNY: I thought I was gone. See them birds? Most times I wouldn't even notice them birds much. But I'm noticin' 'em real good 'cause I thought I was dead.

DELILAH: I brought your hat. You... left it down at Greely's.

MUNNY: That big guy lookin' for me?

DELILAH: Little Bill? He thinks you went North

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CharactersMunny, Delilah
Duration00:04:00
Age Range20s-50s
GenderMale & Female
GenreWestern
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceUnforgiven
ToneAwkward, tender, vulnerable, empathetic
AccentWestern American
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape, general practice
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