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Benjamin, a disillusioned young college graduate, is in a hotel room with Mrs. Robinson, a friend of his parents. Mrs. Robinson made seductive overtures at his graduation party, and after initial horror, Benjamin calls her up and arranges an assignation. Faced with Mrs. Robinson’s naked torso, Benjamin gets cold feet, and after babbling nervously, tries to back out of the event. Mrs. Robinson changes his mind, expertly manipulating him by assuming out loud that he is anxious because it will be
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Start: Benjamin: About that high. Which may not seem very high, but that’s quite high. For actual flames, If you’re actually in them…
Mrs. Robinson: So did you put it out?
Benjamin: Personally?
Mrs. Robinson: You and the Indians.
End: Mrs. Robinson: Just because you’re a little inadequate in one area it doesn’t mean --
Benjamin: Inadequate!
Mrs. Robinson: Well I guess I’d better be -- (going.)
Benjamin: Stay on the bed! Sit on the bed. Stay there.
Johnson, Terry. The Graduate. Samuel French, Inc New York, NY. 2003. 32-34.
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