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Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln are enjoying a performance of 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre when John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, enters the presidential box with

Setting

Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C., during a performance of 'Our American Cousin'. The presidential box is lavishly decorated and overlooks the stage from the right side of the balcony.

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 6'4" frame is slightly hunched from years of stress and fatigue, with large hands resting on his knees.
Mary Todd Lincoln
primary
A woman in her mid-40s with a rounded face, dark brown hair styled in a fashionable chignon, and expressive brown eyes. She has a slightly plump figure, indicative of her comfortable social standing, and carries herself with the grace befitting a First Lady.
John Wilkes Booth
secondary
A well-known actor in his mid-20s, with a lean, athletic build and striking features. He has dark, wavy hair, a well-groomed mustache, and piercing dark eyes. His face is pale, with a slightly gaunt appearance, and he moves with a theatrical grace.
Major Henry Rathbone
secondary
A tall, broad-shouldered Union officer in his early 30s with a clean-shaven face, sharp jawline, and short, neatly combed dark brown hair. His military bearing is evident in his posture and demeanor.
Clara Harris
secondary
A young woman in her mid-20s with a slender build, fair complexion, and dark brown hair styled in the fashion of the era with soft curls framing her face. Her features are delicate, with expressive brown eyes and a gentle demeanor.

Dialog

Mary Todd Lincoln Mr. Lincoln, do you not find Mr. Trenchard's antics most diverting? The man is a veritable buffoon, yet he amuses me so.
Abraham Lincoln I reckon even a broken clock is right twice a day, Mary. Though I suspect this fellow would be wrong thrice before breakfast.
John Wilkes Booth Sic semper tyrannis!
Mary Todd Lincoln What— who dares—?
Abraham Lincoln Madam, I believe we are—

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