Script work - Who should be duke of Milan?

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06/05/07        Amy Murray        8H

Script work - Who should be duke of Milan?

 

Judge: Antonio, you are charged with illegally usurping the dukedom of Milan. Do you plead guilty, or not guilty?

Antonio: Not guilty.

Judge: Prosecution, you may call your first to give evidence: Miranda.

P Lawyer: Miss Miranda, how long have you known about your father’s unfortunate past?

Miranda: Oh, well I only found out yesterday. I have always had memories of being on a boat, and a huge storm arising, but I thought I must have been dreaming, or at least making it up.

P Lawyer: And do you think that Mr Antonio was right to banish your father?

Miranda: No I certainly do not! My father was always good and kind to Antonio. Antonio is cruel to exile his own flesh and blood. And an innocent four-year-old girl. When the storm arose that night, we could have died. But Antonio didn’t care at all. All he ever wanted was father’s money and happy lifestyle!

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P Lawyer: No further questions Your Honour. Next I’d like to call Mr. Prospero to the stand. (When Prospero is there) Mr Prospero, can you tell me what made you a good Duke?

Prospero: Well, like I told my daughter yesterday, I made a good Duke because I spent a lot of time studying and reading in my Library, and yet I still managed to solve the problems, and legal troubles of my people.

P Lawyer: And, can you tell the courts how you coped with all the problems – what your system for dealing with them was?

Prospero: ...

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