ToKillACalpurnia+Slavery+Allegory

**Abstract:** Taking place during modern day America , a tragic accident has occurred that forced a foreign young girl, Calpurnia, to become an orphan. An American widow, Roberta Lee, decides to adopt Calpurnia. While living together, Roberta begins to mistreat Calpurnia, causing Calpurnia to become fed up. This results in Calpurnia running away and meeting a social services worker, Miss Lincoln. With Miss Lincoln’s help, Calpurnia wins back her what is rightfully hers; her liberty. Megan Locker- Calpurnia, adopted daughter/slave Jackie Johnson- Roberta Lee, Calpurnia’s adopted mother Siobhan Thompson- Narrator Theresa Mowers- Miss Lincoln, Social worker __Narrator__- A long time ago, little Calpurnia lived in a foreign country and was separated from her parents during a war. Thus, Calpurnia became and orphan. Back in America , a wealthy widow named Roberta Lee was feeling lonely in her big house and longed for human companionship. One day, Roberta had the ingenious idea of adopting a daughter. Roberta contacted her local adoption agency and was set up to adopt little Calpurnia. After signing legal paperwork that stated Roberta was in control of Calpurnia, it became official that Calpurnia was Roberta’s new daughter. We now see Roberta and Calpurnia meeting for the first time. __Roberta__- Hello Calpurnia. My name is Roberta Lee and I am your new mother. Welcome to America ! How do you like it so far? __Calpurnia__- It’s nice to meet you. America  is very different from my old country. A lot of the new sights frighten me. __ Roberta  __  - Silly Calpurnia! There’s nothing to be afraid of as long as you follow the rules. Are those your bags? (Points to bags) __Calpurnia__- Yes they are. And this is my doll. My mom made it for me before she died. It is very special to me. __Roberta__ - Just give them to me. You won’t be needing any of these things while staying with me. __Calpurnia__- I want to keep them. They remind me of my old life. Roberta - It doesn’t matter what you want. Your old life is irrelevant now. Hand them over. __Calpurnia__- Okay… (Calpurnia reluctantly gives Roberta her belongings) __Roberta__ - (Throws them in the trash) Also, while you are living me I will need you to wear this ankle bracelet. (Pulls out house arrest bracelet) __ Calpurnia __ - Why is this necessary? __ Roberta __ - So you can never leave the house without me, ever. __ Calpurnia __ - What about when I have to go to school? I really want to learn to read and write like all of the other Americans. __ Roberta __ - Are you kidding me? There is no way you are receiving an education. You will have no use for it in your new life here. __Calpurnia __- Oh… (Looks puzzled and sad) End Scene **Act 1, Scene 2** __Narrator__- Three months later, we observe Calpurnia and Roberta on a typical day at the Lee household. Currently, Calpurnia is asleep in her box. __Roberta__ - (kicks box) Calpurnia! Where is my breakfast? __Calpurnia__- Please Roberta, let me sleep for five more minutes? __Roberta__ - No, NOW! (Roberta whips Calpurnia) __Calpurnia__- OW! (Shrieks in pain) What would you like to eat? __Roberta__ - Never mind you’re too slow. I’m going out to eat now. While I’m out you must complete the chore list I made for you. (Roberta leaves) __Calpurnia__- (Reads the chore list) This is outrageous! Pressure-wash the house, scrub the floors with a toothbrush, brush the pit bull’s teeth… How can I possibly do all of this? __Narrator__- As Calpurnia is completing her chores, we hear her mumbling to herself about her miserable life. __Calpurnia__- (While scrubbing the floor) I really hate my life here. I would’ve rather died with my parents than live here. I have no liberties here. Roberta is horrible and evil and I just want to escape. (Music starts playing) End Act
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 * Act 1, Scene 1**

__Narrator__- After tedious months of living with Roberta’s orders, Calpurnia has had enough. One day, while Roberta is taking a shower, Calpurnia’s plan to escape takes action. Calpurnia is currently rummaging through Roberta’s room in search of the key to her house arrest bracelet. __ Calpurnia  __  - (Rummaging through things) Found it! (Calpurnia inserts the key to her bracelet and takes it off) Now is my chance to get away from this horrid house. End Scene
 * Act 2, Scene 1**

__Narrator__- Calpurnia snuck away while Roberta was in the shower. Having nowhere to go, Calpurnia headed to the subway station where she boarded a subway headed north in an attempt of getting as far away from Roberta as possible. Calpurnia is already seated on the subway train when a woman comes up to her and asks to sit down. __ Miss Lincoln __ - Why, hello there. Is anyone sitting here? __ Calpurnia __ - Nope. __ Miss Lincoln __ - Do you mind if I sit here? __ Calpurnia __ – Nope. __Miss Lincoln __- Thank you. My name is Miss Lincoln. (Calpurnia and Miss Lincoln shake hands). I’ve noticed you are alone. Where are your parents? Are you lost? And why aren’t you wearing a jacket in this freezing weather? __Calpurnia__- I’m running away. My adopted mother treats me horribly and whips me. She thinks I am her own personal slave. __Miss Lincoln__- That is absurd! People aren’t slaves! You shouldn’t be taken advantage of just because you are different from her. Do you know what social services are? __Calpurnia__- No. __Miss Lincoln__- I work for them and we save kids from abusive homes such as the one you reside in. I can emancipate you. __ Calpurnia __ - Emancipate? __Miss Lincoln__- Yes, free you so you will never have to be abused by your adopted mother again. All you have to do is sign these papers. (Takes the papers out of her briefcase and hands them to Calpurnia) __Calpurnia__- Okay! (Signs papers) End Scene __Narrator__- Miss Lincoln, along with the police, has brought Calpurnia back to her home to arrest her mother for the mistreatment of her child. __Miss Lincoln__- Roberta Lee, you are under arrest for the abuse you have inflicted upon your daughter. (Miss Lincoln puts handcuffs around Roberta). Your daughter has been emancipated and is now free to enjoy the liberties of her own life. __Calpurnia__- Free at last! (The End)
 * Act 2, Scene 2 **
 * Act 2, Scene 3**