Monologue: The Girl Who Changed My Life

Narrator: Marcus had just returned home from the park. He was having a horrible day. Whilst he was feeding the ducks left over bread, he accidentally killed one. As a result, Marcus was glad to be home and he couldn’t wait to go inside. He did not think that his day could get any worse... Unfortunately, his troubles were only just beginning. As Marcus turned the key and pushed open the door, his whole world was turned upside down.
(Act out Marcus entering flat)
Monologue: Mum! This is surreal, I cannot believe that she has finally done it. It’s as if an intense wave of panic is washing over me and my heart is beating at lightning speed; look at her. Mum is half on and half off the sofa. Her skin is deathly white like a ghost. She has vomited, but fortunately, there isn't much on her. Poor mum... her head is …show more content…
It feels like mum has betrayed me. She has had ongoing depression since before dad left, but now it is out of control. Mum cries every morning and can’t even lift her head. Just the other day, I arrived home from school and she was shivering under a coat, watching cartoons and sobbing. I am only a child, yet I constantly have to take care of mum. She should be looking after me! I told her that if she can't look after me properly then I will have to live with someone who can. Now I am worried that my words have set this in motion. I know that her heart wants to stay with me, but her brain has had enough of this world. Unfortunately, I am beginning to relate to my mum. This is a mad world and my life is going nowhere. Since moving to London, I have barely slept, even though I am constantly fatigued; both mentally and physically. The last thing that mum said to me was "I don't think we're doing each other any good”. I can't understand how I'm not doing her any good; am I the real reason why she's always depressed? Maybe this whole situation is my