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Billy Cane is a young soldier who has just returned home from war. He
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BILLY CANE: Mama, when I was in mud up to my knees, I thought it would be you mourning me. Not this way round. (He puts the rose on the grave, then looks around). And, I’m sorry that daddy put an angel over your grave. You used to make fun of people for doing that.
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End: I made it back home like you always said I would. But I never thought homecoming could be so cruel. You are my Mama, and I place my hand here . . . (he puts his hand on the dirt). . . to touch you now and forever.
For full extended monologue, please refer to clips or the script edition cited here: Steve Martin, Bright Star, Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 2016, pp. 9-10.
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