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Death of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. stands on the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel, joking with his colleagues below, moments before he is fatally shot by an assassin's bullet.

Setting

Second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel, room 306, overlooking the parking lot and the street below. The motel is a two-story, U-shaped building with a central courtyard.

Characters

Martin Luther King Jr.
primary
A 39-year-old African American man of medium build, with a short, neatly trimmed beard and mustache. His expressive brown eyes convey both warmth and determination, framed by prominent cheekbones and a strong jawline. His posture is erect but relaxed, embodying both authority and approachability.
Reverend Jesse Jackson
secondary
A 26-year-old African American man with a tall, athletic build, close-cropped hair, and intense, watchful eyes. His posture exudes both youthful energy and the gravitas of his role in the movement.
Reverend Ralph Abernathy
secondary
A middle-aged African American man with a strong, slightly stocky build, standing at 5'10" with warm brown eyes and a short, well-groomed beard. His face shows the wear of years spent in the struggle, with deep laugh lines around his mouth and a furrowed brow that suggests both wisdom and concern.
Motel Guest
background
A middle-aged African American man with a lean build, standing in the courtyard below. He has short, slightly graying hair and a neatly trimmed mustache. His dark eyes are fixed upward with a mix of curiosity and concern.

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