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Sergeant Donovan has come to visit General Stratton during a dream sequence. Donovan was wounded and subsequently paralyzed while on active duty, and later committed suicide. In this scene, he explains his feelings towards the end of his life and reminds Stratton that he does not have the right to end his life just yet as he can achieve more.
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[General Stratton’s study. He is at his desk, sipping coffee, Luger in his other hand. Sergeant Danny Donovan is in a wheelchair, facing the audience.]
SERGEANT DONOVAN Are you going to put the Luger back in the cabinet?
GENERAL STRATTON I’m thinking about it.
SERGEANT DONOVAN You have no right to take your own life. You haven’t suffered enough.
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