A Few Good Men Monologue
| A Few Good Men by Aaron Sorkin | |
| Character: | Jessep |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age (range): | 18 - 55 |
| Style: | Drama |
| Length: | 2 minutes |
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Jessep: You can't handle the truth! Son, we live in a world that
has walls. And those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's
gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than
you can possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago and you curse the Marines.
You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know:
that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence,
while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives...You don't want
the truth. Because deep down, in places you don't talk about at parties,
you want me on that wall. You need me on that wall.
We use words like honor, code, loyalty...we use these words as the backbone
to a life spent defending something. You use 'em as a punchline. I have
neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises
and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then questions
the manner in which I provide it! I'd rather you just said thank you and
went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon and stand
a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled
to!
