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The Reign of Terror Day 4

The document outlines a theatrical representation of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution, detailing key characters and their roles. It includes a structured narrative divided into acts, showcasing the conflict between the estates, the execution of King Louis XVI, and the subsequent violence under Robespierre. The play highlights themes of revolution, betrayal, and the consequences of political dissent.

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The Reign of Terror Day 4

The document outlines a theatrical representation of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution, detailing key characters and their roles. It includes a structured narrative divided into acts, showcasing the conflict between the estates, the execution of King Louis XVI, and the subsequent violence under Robespierre. The play highlights themes of revolution, betrayal, and the consequences of political dissent.

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The reign of terror:

Characters:
1- Robespierre (1) ! - Mukund
2- Louis XVI (1) ! - Daiwik
3- Background (PSC + Random people) (5+2) – Ekansh, Avuykth, Akshat,
Dhaanika, Ridhima; Niriksha, Aarush
4- Marie Antoinette (1) ! - Shreeja
5- Georges Danton (1) - Shreyas
6- Directory (5) – Akshat, Kashvi, Ekansh, Dhaanika, Zhian
7- Executioner (1) ! - Vishrut
8- Narrator (1) ! - Vansh
9- Girondins & Jacobins (2+2) – Vivaan, Aarush; Zhian, Niriksha
10-Executed (1) - Raghav
11-Napoleon (1) ! - Manhar
Total – 20 | 7 Characters
2 | 15 left

1- First Estate (1) - Vivaan


2- Second Estate (1) – Riti, Shreyas
3- Third Estate (3) – Abhinav, Ridhima, Raghav
4- Soldiers (5) – Avyukth, Kashvi, Ridhi, Abhinav, Riti
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Act 1:
[Estates-General]
First estate: (Talks about themselves)
Second estate: (Talks about themselves)
Third estate: (Talks about themselves)
Louis XVI: The third estate proposes that we lower taxes. All in favor?
[Third estate raises their hands]
You all get 1 vote. All against?
[ First & second estate raises their hands]
You all get 2 votes. It is decided. Taxes will NOT be lowered.
[Third estate angry]
Third Estate: We are no longer part of this. We are making our own national
convention!
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Act 2:
[Near the Palace of Versailles]
Background 1: Your Majesty, the people have gathered around the palace in protest
of equal rights, food & freedom. WHAT DO WE DO!!!!!!
Louis XVI: This is quite a revolt, isn’t it, minister.
Background 1: No. This is a revolution.
[Marie Antoinette rushes in]
Marie Antoinette: WHAT IS HAPPENING!!
Background 1: They are starving.
Marie Antoinette: Let them eat cake.
Background 1: That won’t suffice, milady.
[Jacobin 1 & 2 Rush in]
Jacobin 2: GET THE KING & QUEEN!!!!!!!!!
Background 1: Quick your majesty, go through this secret passage & escape!
[Jacobins find the king and queen]
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[Scene Changing Sign saying FAST FORWARD 2 YEARS: 1791]
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Act 3:
[On the road, in a carriage]
Louis XVI: I hope we don’t get caught.
Marie Antoinette: Mhm. [Playing with her hair]
[The backround 1 sees them]
Backround 1: I’ve seen you 2 before somewhere.
[Long Pause]
Marie Antoinette: No you haven’t.
[Backround 1 glares at them & lights up]
Backround 1: Oh, yeah!!!!! You’re the king & queen!!!
Backround 1: wait… you’re leaving our country. ARREST THEM!
[Backround 2&3 Takes the king & queen away and puts them in jail in paris.]
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Act 4:
[The national convention]
Girondin 1: The king is a strong leader. You ungrateful lot the Jacobins can’t
comprehend his power
Jacobin 1: He tried to betray his country!
Girondin 2: But as our traditional ruler, we should let him stay.
Jacobin 2: Ok so now I’m just going to make you guys mysteriously disappear and
replace you with my supporters, ok?
[Backround 2&3 Drag the Girondins offstage and take their place.]
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Act 5:
[All non (!) Characters gather Near The Scaffold]
[Robespierre takes the stage with a shackled king louis]
Robespierre: Our king has betrayed us! By Decision of the National Convention &
the Committee of Public Safety,
[They Bow]
Robespierre: Today the king shall be executed!!
[Crowd Cheers]
[The Drums Play as the king goes to the scaffold]
King Louis: (Indistinctly)I…Forgive My (Indistinctly) Enemies…. (Indistinctly)
[He Is Executed]
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Act 6:
[The Scaffold]
[2 Soldiers Meet Robespirerre]
Robespierre: Well, Citizen Raphael, you have been caught talking about anti –
revolutionary ideals, being a Cristian, following the normal calendar, calling other
people Monsieur, and supporting the king.
Soldier 1: Wha…
[Gets Executed]
Robespierre: As for you, you can go.
[Soldier 2 runs away]
George Danton is brought to the scaffold.
Robespierre: Why, its my friend George. What Brings you here?
George: This isn’t right!
Robespierre: Well I don’t think I should execu- WHAAT??? Promoting Anti
Revolutionary – Thoughts. You don’t like our Ideas, eh? TO THE GUILLOTINE!!!
[George Gets Executed]
Raghav: The revolution only leads to more violence. I Wish we could go back to the
king.
[Robespierre Walks into audience and pulls Raghav out]
Raghav: WHAT DID I DO???!! LET ME GOOOOOO!!!!
Robespirerre: Yoou’ve been charged by speaking against the revolution. IF YOU LIKE
THE KING SO MUCH, YOU CAN MEET HIM. IN HELL!!! Tooo the guillotine!
[Raghav Gets Executed]

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