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duologue
Gothic Horror
2 Characters

The Weight of Grief

from The Woman in Black

Written by Jane Goldman

The Woman in Black

Following a traumatic encounter at Eel Marsh House, Arthur attempts to convince the skeptical Sam Daily that the supernatural presence of Jennet Humfrye is real. Daily reacts with aggressive denial, revealing the deep-seated fear and grief that haunts the local community.

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DAILY: Arthur? Just wanted to see if you were alright. Brought you this, too, if you want it. Always used to give Nicholas cocoa when things were bad. I put some rum in yours, though.

ARTHUR: She was there, Sam. Jennet Humfrye.

DAILY: For gods sake! Jennet Humfrye is dead. You said yourself the girl

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CharactersArthur, Daily
Duration00:03:00
Age Range30s-60s
Gendermale
GenreGothic Horror
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceThe Woman in Black
ToneTense, Frustrated, Revealing
AccentBritish
Suitable Forself tape, general practice, agent showcase
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