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duologue
Historical Drama
2 Characters

The Bonobo Comparison

from A Very British Scandal: Duchess of Argyll

Written by Sarah Phelps

While getting manicures, Maureen delivers a thinly veiled insult to Margaret by comparing her sexual reputation to the behavior of Bonobo apes. Margaret maintains her composure and delivers a sharp, cutting rebuttal that highlights Maureen's own insecurities and lack of prowess.

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MAUREEN: I thought of you the other day.

MARGARET: Oh?

MAUREEN: We went to the monkey house. My dear, those chimps with their ghastly pink bottoms, just hideous.

MARGARET: They don’t know that, do they. They probably think they look adorable.

MAUREEN: And there were these other monkeys. Apes. Bonobo

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CharactersMargaret, Maureen
Duration00:02:00
Age Range40s-50s
GenderFemale
GenreHistorical Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceA Very British Scandal: Duchess of Argyll
ToneSarcastic, cutting, subtly aggressive
AccentRP British
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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