30 quotes
Rediscovering Beauty in Moonlight
Emily
I've spent so long in the darkness, I'd almost forgotten how beautiful the moonlight is.
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A Mistaken Instruction on Playing Dead
Victor Van Dort
Play dead...Oh, sorry.
[to the corpse of Scraps]
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Concerns of Unholy Alliances and Madness
Pastor Galswells
She's speaking in tongues. Of unholy alliances! Her mind has come undone, I fear.
[about Victoria]
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Disapproval of Scraps and Everything Else
Victor Van Dort
Mother never approved of Scraps jumping up like this. But then again, she never approved of anything.
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Public Appearance Concerns After Mortification
Maudeline Everglot
Will the mortification never cease? It will be YEARS before we can show ourselves in public again!
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A Decision to Act
Pastor Galswells
Hmm. I believe I know the thing to do. Come with me.
[after hearing about Victor and the Corpse Bride; snuffs out his candle by hand]
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Wedding Preparations Must Be Followed
Pastor Galswells
ENOUGH! This wedding cannot take place until he is properly prepared! Young man, learn your vows.
[to Victor]
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A Surprising Visitor in the Night
Pastor Galswells
What in heaven's name? Who could that be at this hour? Miss Everglot? What are you doing here? You should be at home, prostrate with grief!
[opens door]
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A Tragic Tale of Romance and Murder
Bonejangles
What a story it is. A tragic tale of romance, passion, and a murder most foul!
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An Apology to Miss Everglot
Victor Van Dort
I-I-I do apologize, Miss Everglot. How rude of me to...Well...Excuse me.
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Unexpected Discovery in Soup
Finis Everglot
There's an eye in me soup.
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The Paradox of Feeling in Death
Emily
If I touch a burning candle, I can feel no pain. If you cut me with a knife, it's still the same. And I know her heart is beating, and I know that I am dead; yet the pain here that I feel, try and tell me it's not real, and it seems that I still have a tear to shed.
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Acceptance of Unrequited Love
Emily
Or perhaps he does belong with her, Little Miss Living, with her rosy cheeks and beating heart.
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Victor's Nervous Anticipation of Marriage
Victor Van Dort
Victoria, t-tomorrow, we are to be... mmmm...mmmm...mmmm... Yes. Ha. m-m-married.
[struggles to say "married"; Victoria: "Married"?]
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Journey to the Land of the Living
Emily
We need to go up. Upstairs? To visit the land of the living.
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Unfulfilled Dreams and Unrequited Love
Emily
I was a bride. My dreams were taken from me. Well now...now I've stolen them from someone else. I love you, Victor. But you are not mine.
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Dismissive Exclamation by Finis Everglot
Finis Everglot
Out of the way, you ninny!
[to Victor]
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Misunderstanding of Life and Death
Victor Van Dort
Please, there's been a mistake! I'm not dead!
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Marriage Ceremony Declaration
Pastor Galswells
I now pronounce you man and wife.
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The Paradox of Pain and Existence
Emily
If I touch a burning candle I can feel no pain. In the ice or in the sun it's all the same. And I feel my heart is aching, though it doesn't beat it's breaking. Yet the pain here that I feel...try and tell me it's not real. And I know that I am dead. It seems that I still have some tears to shed.
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A Call to Action in Music
Bonejangles
Hit it, boys.
[his eye rolls to the other side of his head; "Remains of the Day" plays]
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A Call for Action by Finis Everglot
Finis Everglot
Fetch me musket!
[repeated line]
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Expression of Excitement
Emily
Pardon my enthusiasm.
[after her hand escapes her arm and dances up Victor's arm]
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A Plea for Help and Support
Victor Van Dort
Sir, I beg you to help. It means so much to me...us.
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Victor's Thoughts on Victoria's Marriage Choices
Victor Van Dort
I'm already reeling, Mother. Shouldn't Victoria Everglot be marrying a lord or something?
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Exorcising Demons from the Sacred Space
Pastor Galswells
Begone, ye demons from Hell! Back to the void from whence you came! You shall not enter here! Back! BACK!!!
[in front of a crowd of skeletons]
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A Proposal of Love and Commitment
Victor Van Dort
With this hand, I will cup your... Oh goodness, no. With this candle, I will...I will... I will set your mother on fire. With this hand, I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never be empty, for I will be your wine. Ah, Mrs. Everglot. You look ravishing this evening. What's that, Mr. Everglot? Call you "dad"? If you insist, sir. With this candle, I will light your way in darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine.
[trying to practice his vows; unconsciously holds hands before his chest in a suggestive manner, and is then horrified; loses confidence; looking at the flowers Victoria gave him, and begins to have confidence]
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Victor's Unconventional Confidence
Victor Van Dort
I've got a...I've got a dwarf, and I'm not afraid to use him!
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Reflection on a furry companion
Victor Van Dort
You should've seen him with fur.
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A Beautiful View from a Unique Perspective
Emily
Isn't the view beautiful? It takes my breath away. Well, it would if I had any
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