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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

John Wilkes Booth assassinates President Abraham Lincoln by shooting him in the head during a performance of 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre, causing immediate chaos and panic in the theater.

Setting

Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C., during a performance of 'Our American Cousin'. The theatre is packed with an audience of about 1,700 people, including President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln in the presidential box.

Characters

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Abraham Lincoln
primary
A tall, gaunt man with deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a weathered face framed by a dark beard streaked with gray. His height and angular features give him a commanding presence even in repose.
John Wilkes Booth
primary
A well-known actor in his mid-20s, with a lean, athletic build and striking dark features. His piercing dark eyes and prominent eyebrows give him a theatrical presence. He has a neatly trimmed mustache and wears his dark hair slicked back, typical of the era.
Mary Todd Lincoln
secondary
A woman in her late 40s with a rounded face, dark brown hair styled in a fashionable updo with curls framing her face, and expressive hazel eyes. Her posture is upright, reflecting her aristocratic upbringing, though her hands often fidget with nervous energy.
Theater Guard
secondary
A middle-aged man with a sturdy build, standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall. His face is weathered from years of service, with a thick mustache and short-cropped hair. His eyes are sharp, constantly scanning the surroundings for any signs of trouble.
Actress Laura Keene
background
A slender woman in her late 30s with delicate features, fair complexion, and expressive eyes. Her dark brown hair is styled in an elaborate updo typical of the period, with a few loose curls framing her face. She has a poised and graceful bearing, befitting a leading actress of the time.

Dialog

Abraham Lincoln Mary, this play is quite diverting. The actor playing Lord Dundreary has a peculiar talent for absurdity.
Mary Todd Lincoln Indeed, Mr. Lincoln. Though I confess, I find the humor rather broad for my tastes. Mon Dieu, what was that noise?
John Wilkes Booth Sic semper tyrannis! Thus always to tyrants! The South is avenged!
Mary Todd Lincoln No! They've shot Mr. Lincoln! Help! For God's sake, will no one help?
Abraham Lincoln Mary... I... cannot...
John Wilkes Booth The deed is done! Let history remember this night when justice was served!
Mary Todd Lincoln Hold on, my dear husband! The surgeon is coming! Oh merciful heavens, preserve him!

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