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Morning in the Living Room

from Long Day's Journey Into Night

Written by Eugene O'Neill

Long Day's Journey Into Night

James and Mary Tyrone discuss Mary's weight and Edmund's health, revealing underlying anxieties and tensions in their relationship. Mary expresses concern about Edmund's cold, while James tries to reassure her, hinting at her own fragile state.

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ACT ONE

SCENE. Living-room of James Tyrone’s summer home on a morn-

ing in August, 1912.

(The Tyrones arm is around his wife’s waist as they appear

from the back parlour. Entering the living-room he gives her

a playful hug.)

TYRONE. You’re a fine armful now, Mary, with those

twenty pounds you’ve gai

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CharactersMARY, TYRONE
Duration3-5 minutes
Age Range50s-60s
Gendermixed
Genredrama
Period1910s
Formatduologue
SourceLong Day's Journey Into Night
Toneemotional
Suitable Fordrama school audition, self tape, showcase, acting class
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