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Monologues
I knew Atticus had given it his all, but I was exhausted. I was sick of being scum, sick of my skin, sick of my life. I had always assumed that being black – and thus being below all white people – was simply the way the world operated, as it has always been and will continue to be. But he had been... different, Atticus. He was courteous and kind and didn't treat me like an animal. He accepted me when no one else would.
Though Atticus Finch was the nicest man I'd ever met, I couldn't believe him when he said we'd receive a recall if I simply waited. I couldn't wait any longer, I'd spent the previous years of my life waiting.
Guilty. The term reverberates in my head. What have I done wrong? Do I stand accused of a crime I didn't commit? Am I responsible for something I have no control over my skin, my family, my home? Guilt has been the foundation of my life. Despite the fact that I was never aware of it until this case was placed upon me. Until the county police rounded me up and took me away from my house. What exactly is my home?
I just wanted to get out of the iron cage that had imprisoned me, pinned me down, and beaten my wings. The only thing I desired in this more than anything else was to be free of the captivity that had held me imprisoned my entire life. But I was unable to do so. It was impossible to get out of your skin.
Anna Biliri
Atticus Finch:
“Last year was one of the most difficult years, I’ve ever lived. Our financial state is not good and nobody employs a lawyer these days. Most cases are solved with violence, because people have no money to spend. An illness destroys the corps and the farmers are often obligated to pay by kind. I didn’t expect these conditions for my daughter and, certainly, that’s not the way I would like her to grow up. Fortunately, she is young and can’t understand the situation of our community very well. But I’m also afraid of Jem. He is almost a man and soon he will be able to plan his own future. I am not sure that I taught him correctly how to see the world in our times. And I am also curious about the case of Tom. It’s like a puzzle in my mind. The whole town wants to eradicate the colored/black neighborhood. They consider them as threats. All these exhaust me. Fortunately, I have Calpurnia who helps me and the kids. Without them, I would be lost…”
Giorgos Ntelhgiorgis
(internal monologue of Jem Finch during the Trial)
Poor Tom. Never in a thousand years would I have ever believed that he would be accused of such a crime. Tom can’t have possibly raped Mayella! The man himself a model of kindness and an immensely ethical citizen and even Mr. Gilmer cannot prove that Tom is guilty – there wasn’t any significant evidence against him anyway. If anything, Atticus has contradicted the allegations and it’s been made obvious that the accusations aren’t valid.
After all, everyone in the community knows that Tom is as innocent as a child! The man can’t hurt a fly, let alone a woman! Even though, knowing the jury, they will find the poor man guilty just because they want to make Maycomb a “better” place by putting black men in jail. Oh, here the jury comes! I guess we can only hope for the best…
Konstantina-Nikki Mavri
After Scout has been attacked by an anonymous man and follow the other man, which has her brother:
Oh… I’m exhausted! What was exactly happened? It was so scaring. I was wearing that cumbersome costume and I was not able to see almost anything. I’m sure that someone attacked me. Then another person came and saved me. I think he killed the attacker. But why did he take my brother? We mustn’t have cut through the woods. It was very dangerous. I have to continue to run. I mustn’t lose this man, which has my brother. Or, I should find Atticus? I don’t know. This is very confusing and oh… my head and my clothes are a mess.
Nick Lempesis
Jem: Scout you have to stop running away that far away from the house. I know you just want to play but it’s not safe. I am responsible for you and, if something happens to you, it’s me that Atticus is going to yell to. I have never given him a reason to be mad at me so please don’t hide so far next time.
Mariza Kyrkouli
Tom Robinson
Life and people can be unfair. Just because of my skin color the jury decided that I am guilty without even taking into consideration what me and Atticus said. I’m now sitting in this cold and miserable cell, waiting to die. I don't feel angry for Mayella, but hopeless. For me, this world is cruel and will stay that way, discriminating, humiliating and killing groups of people just because they differ.
Nikos Pantazis
Monologue of Scout after the kids at school tell her it’s bad for her father to defend black people in court.
-Why should it be bad that my father is defending black Apeople. They are still people aren’t they? Why should rights be based on color. I will need to confront my father about this, it confuses me. Should I hate black people? Maybe they are evil. No, that’s impossible, Ms Calpurnia is such a caring lady, she isn’t evil. I need answers. I will ask Atticus.
[The actor should surely try and seem perplexed.]
Giorgos Maltezis
“How did I even end up here…I’m innocent! I didn’t do anything! There was little to no evidence against me! In fact Mrs Mayella was the one who hugged and kissed me without my consent. Mr Finch put in so much effort during the trial as well. Yet, I still ended up here…And all of that because I’m black. I’m trying really hard to stay calm, but I can’t. If I were white, I wouldn’t have been convicted and the jury would have been on my side…but no! So many of my black brothers and sisters experience such injustice every day and now it is my turn…Why do we have to go through so much? Why do they hate us so much? I have a wife and three kids waiting for me, I can’t leave them now! I can’t stay here! How can I go back to them? It’s almost impossible, but I have to try…The fence! That fence! I’m gonna escape by jumping over that fence! Please God, help me return to my family and let them be safe.
Constantina Loukina
Jim Crow Laws
https://www.history.com/topics/ea
rly-20th-century-us/jim-crow-laws
