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Struggles of Independence and Family Dynamics
Anthony
Let me explain. My daughter is of the opinion that I can’t manage on my own. So she’s moved in with me. Ostensibly to help me. With this man she met not long ago, just after her divorce, who has a very bad influence on her, I have to tell you.
Anne
Look, what are you talking about, Dad?
Anthony
And now she’d like to convince me that I can’t manage on my own. The next stage will be to send me away I don’t know where... Obviously, it’ll be a much more efficient way of getting hold of my flat.
Anne
Dad...
Anthony
But it’s not going to happen that way. I may as well tell you. I have no intention of leaving any time soon. No, you heard me. I intend to outlive you. Both of you. Yes. Well, I don’t know about you... But my daughter, yes. I shall make a point of it. I’m going to inherit from her. Not the other way round. The day of her funeral, I shall give a little speech to remind everyone how heartless and manipulative she was.
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Desire for Independence and Isolation
Anthony
I don't need any help from anyone. And I'm not going to leave my flat. All I want is for everyone to fuck off. Having said that... it's been a great pleasure. Au revoir. Toodle-oo.
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Questioning Identity and Self-Understanding
Anthony
Who exactly am I?
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Questioning Identity and Beliefs
Anthony
Can I ask you a question?
Laura
Yes.
Anthony
Are you a nun?
Laura
No.
Anthony
Then why are you speaking to me as if I'm retarded?
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Planning a Day Out Together
The Woman
First... we'll get dressed, shall we?
Anthony
Yes.
The Woman
We'll get dressed, and then we'll go for a walk in the park, shall we?
Anthony
Yes.
The Woman
Good. The trees and all the leaves. Then we'll come back here, and we'll have something to eat.
Anthony
Yes.
The Woman
And then you can have your siesta, alright?
Anthony
Yes.
The Woman
And then if you're feeling on good form, we can go for another little walk in the park. Just the two of us.
Anthony
Yeah.
The Woman
Because it's such a lovely day.
Anthony
Yeah.
The Woman
It's sunny outside. And we have to go while it's sunny. We have to take that chance.
Anthony
Yeah.
The Woman
Cause it never lasts long when the weather's this good, does it?
Anthony
No.
The Woman
So... let's get dressed. Is that alright?
Anthony
No.
The Woman
Come on now.
Anthony
No.
The Woman
Come on, baby. It's all right. Come on... Shh. Easy now. Easy. You're going to feel all right in a minute, I promise you. Everything will be alright.
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Change and Departure in Family Dynamics
Anne
I’m going to have to move, Dad. I’m going to have to leave London.
Anthony
Really? Why?
Anne
We talked about this. Do you remember?
Anthony
Is that why you’re so keen on this nurse living with me? Well, obviously it is. The rats are leaving the ship.
Anne
I won’t be here, Dad. I won’t be able to come here everyday. You need to understand that.
Anthony
You’re leaving? When? I mean...why?
Anne
I’ve met someone.
Anthony
You?
Anne
Yes.
Anthony
You mean... a man?
Anne
Yes.
Anthony
Really?
Anne
You needn’t sound so surprised.
Anthony
No, it’s just that... since your... What was his name?
Anne
James.
Anthony
That’s right. You have to admit, since James, there hasn’t been a lot of... What’s he do, anyway?
Anne
He lives in Paris. I’m going to go and live there.
Anthony
What, you? In Paris? You’re not going to do that, are you, Anne? I mean, wake up... They don’t even speak English. Do I know him?
[pause]
Anne
Yes. You’ve met him.
Anthony
So, if I understand correctly, you’re leaving me. Is that it? You’re abandoning me...
[pause]
Anne
Dad...
Anthony
What’s going to become of me?
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Fears of Loss and Disorientation
Anthony
I am worried. It's very worrying. I mean... Losing all my things, everyone's just helping themselves, and... If this goes on much longer, um, I'll be stark naked. And, um, I... I won't be able to tell what time it is.
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Conflict Over Medication in The Father
The Woman
I've brought you your medication.
Anthony
Why don't you just fuck off with your medication?
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Understanding Loss and Vulnerability
Anthony
I feel as if I'm losing all my leaves.
The Woman
Your leaves?
Anthony
Yeah.
The Woman
What do you mean?
Anthony
The branches and the wind and the rain. I don't know what's happening anymore. Do you know what's happening? All this business about the flat. I... I have nowhere to put my head down anymore. But I know my watch is on my wrist, that I do know. For the journey. If not, I... Don't know if I'll... be ready to, uh... To... To...
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Perceptions of Worry and Fear
Anthony
You keep looking at me as if there was something wrong. Everything’s fine, Anne. The world is turning. You’ve always been that way. A worrier. Like your mother. Your mother was always scared. Always looking for reasons to be scared. Whereas your sister has always been much more... At least she doesn't keep badgering me.
[to Anne]
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Confusion and Uncertainty in Perception
Anthony
There's something doesn't make sense about this. Doesn't make sense.
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