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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, sneaks into the presidential box at Ford's Theatre and shoots President Abraham Lincoln in the head during a performance of 'Our American Cousin'. The aud

Setting

Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C., during a performance of 'Our American Cousin'. The presidential box is adorned with flags and bunting, overlooking the stage where actors perform. The theatre is filled with an audience of about 1,700 people, including military officers and civilians.

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 short beard. His stature is imposing yet weary, with broad shoulders and long limbs. His hands are large and calloused, resting on his knees as he leans forward slightly in his seat.
John Wilkes Booth
primary
A well-known actor in his mid-20s, with a lean, athletic build and striking features. He has dark, wavy hair, a prominent mustache, and intense, piercing eyes. His skin is pale, and his expression is one of grim determination mixed with nervous energy.
Mary Todd Lincoln
secondary
A woman in her mid-40s with a rounded face, dark brown hair styled in a modest updo with ringlets framing her face, and a slightly plump figure. Her complexion is fair, and her eyes are dark and expressive.
Henry Rathbone
secondary
A tall, broad-shouldered Union officer in his early 30s with a clean-shaven face, sharp jawline, and piercing blue eyes. His military bearing is evident in his posture, though his expression is currently relaxed in the theater setting.
Clara Harris
background
A young woman in her mid-20s with a slender build, fair complexion, and dark brown hair styled in a modest updo with soft curls framing her face. Her features are delicate, with expressive brown eyes and a gentle demeanor.
Theater Patron
background
A middle-aged man with a slightly weathered face, dark brown hair streaked with gray, and a neatly trimmed beard. His build is average, neither particularly muscular nor frail, with broad shoulders and a slightly hunched posture from years of labor.

Dialog

Abraham Lincoln Well, that line reminds me of a story...
John Wilkes Booth Sic semper tyrannis!
Henry Rathbone Sir! What—
John Wilkes Booth The South is avenged!
Abraham Lincoln Mary...
Henry Rathbone Stop that man!
John Wilkes Booth Thus ever to tyrants!

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