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Jocasta's Test

from Outlander

Written by Matthew B. Roberts

Outlander

Jocasta Cameron confronts Roger MacKenzie about his intentions toward her niece Brianna and the parentage of baby Jeremiah. She offers to make the child her heir as a test of Roger's character, leading to a heated confrontation where Roger must defend his love and integrity against her cynical assumptions.

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ULYSSES: Mr. MacKenzie

ROGER: Choosing your breakfast, Mistress Cameron?

JOCASTA: Aye ‘tis the cock that crows, but the hens who lay the eggs... Well, a married man ye are now, come home to roost. Will ye join me, Mr. MacKenzie?

ROGER: I’m sure my wife is most conscious of the honor, Mistress Camero

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CharactersJocasta, Roger
Duration00:03:00
Age RangeJocasta: 60s+, Roger: 30s
GenderFemale & Male
GenreHistorical Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceOutlander
ToneConfrontational, Testing, Assertive
AccentScottish
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape, general practice
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