Presentation

Siena Jekel

Alexander's shows different events in history happen through the use of written monologues, it all revolves around a bar called alexanders which is the starting point where things start to transition into the monologues. The performance's purpose is to educate people on history, For example in the second half of the play, everything is about revolutions, riots, and protests.
this monologue is about a 16 year old girl in the french revolution, the monologue conveys the personality of the girl by showing anger, and fear, because at that time people were mad at the french republic, but it was also a very violent time so fear was also there, especially for a 16 year old girl. it's relevant to revisit this event now because of the riots in Hong Kong and the riots in Paris against the government.


It’s 1792 and riots and protests have gotten more and more intense. It’s getting dangerous outside. My dad wants me to stay inside so I don’t get hurt. 3 months ago people lead by the extremist Jacobins went to storm Versailles, They arrested the king and Marie Antoinette, the queen who was not even from France. And now rumors are going around that Marie said “let them eat cake” while the country was suffering due to widespread bread shortages. Louie he 16th left the country on the brink of bankruptcy. He spent so much money helping the Americans in their revolution. Because of that France is now in a revolution. Now when I go outside I see violence, I wonder if this will ever be over.