monologue

In this monologue, Timothy slips into reverie while narrating to Dan that his stepfather kicked him out after they dropped out of high school.

(Seated on the rooftop blankly at the horizon, Timothy is staring blankly to the horizon oblivious of the coming storm. Daniel ponders what could be going on in his friend’s mind. Timothy looks at Dan, shrugs his shoulders in disgust and indignant hate)

Timothy: You know, I probably don’t deserve to be living with the old drank anymore. I should just walk out of the door. (Shaking his head in satisfaction and then to himself in muffled tones). You are a genius Dr. Tim and you just saved yourself a whole day of thinking. After all, he says I am clever enough to be an emperor in the wakandan republic. Then it shall be so.

(Turning softly to Dan who is utterly startled at Timothy’s sudden change of actions)

Timothy: Dan, you know what? From now on, call me Emperor Dr. Timothy of the Republic of the Wakanda. (To himself)Wait a minute, did I get that right? Yeah I did because I am the genius of the Wakandan republic and I can change the name of everything in my kingdom. (Holding Daniel by the hand and gently pointing to the horizon).Daniel, my friend, you will be in my royal palace this very moment and you are bound to be his majesty’s uhhh no that is my title you are more stupid than I am so cannot just be advisor. Let us see where you fit. (Pondering for a second and as if an idea has shot up in his mind).I got it, you will ensure that the kingdom does not lack enough drugs and food, especially chicken and booze. I know you won’t let me down. (With sudden surprise).Alas! This is serious, how did they fail to notify me that Bjorn of the Wakandan republic is coming.(Laughing to himself)Ha, ha, I should kill some servant to show these people how to respect the King around here. (Then loudly to unseen servants)I mean we could have arranged for entertainment befitting their status. (As if asking an imaginary assistant to his left and shaking his head while talking). Are you sure they are not those fools who think we wakandans cannot survive without their crazy ideas. Of course, I mean they keep telling our kids to find x in a triangle while they know where the x is. Yes, that’s what I’m saying. You can ask Dan my trusted royal advisor, they kept telling that I was a dunderhead when I told the old man that we were taught that we should eat more and sleep more for long health.(Turning swiftly)I heard Mr. Squirrel, it is a shame, a whole idiot like me can live with people of high education like my foolish stepfather. (Imitating his father). Hey son, I want to see you score good grades and finally be the president of America. If Obama came from a shithole country to be the king of America, what about you? You must give me results better than being the second last in every test.  (In a show of gratefulness, Timothy turns slowly to face Dan and whispers to the imaginary crowd).To the people of the wakandan country, give a hearty welcome to the man who did not allow being last in every test.

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