| June 20 - A little questions for General |
| Characters Remigio, Cadet. Luciano, a soldier under the command of Manuel Belgrano. Manuel Belgrano. Rocío, Seamstress. Soldier. Scene The action takes place in Jujuy, in May 1812 in the backyard of a modest house, whose back is visible to the public-Belgrano serving as a kind of headquarters. Luciano Remigio and discussed in the courtyard. Remigio : - "So the general is upset? Luciano: "Pretty. Most of all depressed. The government of Buenos Aires refused to recognize the blue and white flag he created. Remigio : - You do not even saw! Luciano: "Never mind, they want to remain realistic flag. Remigio - La bande ...! (Impressed, you can not go on.) Luciano: "Yes, Remigio, the same flies between our enemies. Remigio (confused): But then you, the soldiers, who know how to attack? Luciano :-Easy: by showing that we are about teeth and points us little friendly with his gun, usually that is the enemy. Common sense. Remigio - and enjoy a good view! I do not see it could not distinguish these teeth were clenched until I bite your nose. Belgrano (leaving the house with thoughtfully): - Is there a message for me, Remigio? Remigio (awe): - No, General Belgrano. (Duda and then decides to ask.) General Belgrano ... "I can ask you something? Belgrano "Sure, go ahead. Remigio - Why our army must have the same flag to the enemy? Belgrano (letting out a sigh) - I wish I knew! It appears that the government believes that it governs on behalf of the king of Spain, Fernando VII, can not use another flag that is not yours. Got it, Remy? Remigio: "No. I mean, I have another question. Luciano (apart from Remy), "left undisturbed the general, or it will bite your nose so myself. Belgrano "asked quietly, Remigio. Remigio: "Yes, thanks. I do not understand is why if both sides have the same flag, we fought so furiously. Belgrano: "For freedom, Remigio. We want to be independent masters of ourselves, right? Remigio: "I think so. But I have another little question ... (Luciano, out of sight of Belgrano, shows Remigio teeth in a threatening manner. It moves a little.) Belgrano: I keep hearing, Remigio, ask what's bothering you. I know I can not sleep at night when one is "biting" the curiosity. Remigio (with bad intentions, while looking askance at Luciano): "While it's just curiosity ... Belgrano: "Let's see, what is the question? Remigio : - If we want to be masters of ourselves, as you said, we need not be also own our own flag? Belgrano: "Of course. Remigio - And then? Belgrano: "To answer this," then "we would have to start the whole discussion from the beginning. I created the blue and white flag as our men had need to look up and find meaning in that struggle, a sense that the flag realistic shared with the enemy can not ever. Luciano (passionate about these words): - And it worked! Belgrano (a sad smile): "Yes, that has resulted. I'm glad you say one of those men. Remigio: "Then do not worry, General. Lucia (Belgrano), "Permit I usually do not want to keep bothering him. (Take the arm and pulls it out Remigio scene at the house, as he chides.) Inconsiderate, asking and asking the poor general on the topic that oppresses and depresses! Wait to be alone ..! (They exit stage.) Rocío (by entering another side of the courtyard. He has bent a blue and white flags. Belgrano was glad to see it): "General Belgrano ... Belgrano - Dew! How are you? Rocío "Excited, like all people, and his creation made in Rosario. So let me sew them, in imitation of the one we saw flame and blessed by the priest Gorriti. (Display two banners equal.) The number of village women did, with enthusiasm. Belgrano (happy): - They are beautiful ..! Rocío: "Exactly. Is one for the army and one to send to Buenos Aires. Belgrano - Buenos Aires What? Rocío: "Yes, General. I am sure that when you see it, the patriotic spirit is going to be lit. He prophesied this day in the month of July 1812, it will not take a year for its blue and white flag to be officially adopted. (He hands the flags.) Belgrano (excited kissing her hands): "Thanks. Thank you very much, Rocío. I have lifted the mood. Soldado (rough leaves the house): - "General, General! Belgrano: - What is it, soldier? Soldier: "There was a small incident inside. Belgrano: - What kind of incident? Soldier: "Not sure how to tell ... someone has bitten the ear of the cadet Remigio. Belgrano (Rocio): "If you'll excuse me ... (Rocío greets you with a friendly gesture. Belgrano was heading for its headquarters followed by the soldier.) Soldado (Belgrano): "He does not complain about anything, but says he has to make you a little question ... (He disappears inside.) Curtain from: Kids ... On stage!, Estrada, 1994. |
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