Publication of Martin Luther's 95 Theses
Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, publicly challenging the Catholic Church's practices, particularly the sale of indulgences. This act of defiance spar
Setting
The wooden door of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Germany, surrounded by the stone facade of the church. The door is large and sturdy, with iron hinges and a simple latch. The surrounding area is a quiet church courtyard, with cobblestone paths leading to the entrance.
Characters
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Martin Luther
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A middle-aged man of average height with a sturdy build, deep-set eyes, and a square jaw. His short, dark hair is slightly receding, and he sports a close-cropped beard. His hands are those of a scholar but show signs of manual labor from his monastic years.
Church Custodian
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An elderly man in his late 60s, slightly hunched with age, with thin white hair and a weathered face marked by deep wrinkles. His hands are calloused from years of manual work, and his eyes are sharp but tired.
University Student
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A young man in his early 20s with a lean, bookish build, sharp features, and keen eyes that betray both curiosity and intelligence. His dark brown hair is trimmed short in the scholarly fashion of the time, and he sports a neatly kept beard that frames his angular face. His hands are ink-stained from long hours of writing and copying texts.
Town Merchant
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A middle-aged man with a stout build, a neatly trimmed beard, and keen eyes that suggest a life spent evaluating goods and people. His hands are rough but clean, showing signs of frequent use in handling wares and coins. His posture is upright, reflecting the confidence of a successful tradesman.
Dialog
Martin Luther
Hic disputatio mea clavibus figitur, sicut scriptum est: 'Veritas de terra orta est!'
Church Custodian
By all saints! What blasphemy is this? You deface the Lord's house with your insolence!
Martin Luther
Nein, good keeper. I decorate it with truth - as a scholar must when Rome trades in lies.
Church Custodian
The Archbishop shall hear of this! You'll be excommunicated before sundown!
Martin Luther
Let him come then. I stand upon Matthew 10:28 - 'Fear not them which kill the body...'
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