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| Character | John Pappas | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Adult (36-50), Senior (>50) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Persuasive, Inspirational, Speech | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Year | 1996 | |
| Period | 20th Century | |
| Genre | Thriller, Drama | |
| Description | John Pappas, NY mayor, addresses a crowd at the funeral of a young boy | |
Summary
In a black neighborhood in New York City a young is shot dead in the cross fire between a NYPD officer and a drug dealer. John Pappas, the mayor of New York, an idealistic and charismatic politician, manages to avoid a race riot. After finding out that the drug dealer was the son of a big mafia boss and that he was supposed to be in jail, Kevin Calhoun, Pappas' Chief of Staff, decides to investigate the case. He finds murder, corruption and a political cover-up.
In this monologue John Pappas address the crowd gathered at the funeral of the young boy who was accidentally killed. In a very powerful speech he promises to change things and make the city safe.
In this monologue John Pappas address the crowd gathered at the funeral of the young boy who was accidentally killed. In a very powerful speech he promises to change things and make the city safe.
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| Excerpt |
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| Mayor John Pappas: "I was warned not to come here. I was warned. They warned me, "Don't stand behind that coffin." But why should I heed such a warning, when a heartbeat is silent and a child lies dead? "Don't stand behind" this coffin...." |
