Animated Hero Classics (Florence Nightingale) | English Full Movie | Animation
Summary
TLDRThis script portrays the story of Florence Nightingale, highlighting her dedication to improving the conditions in military hospitals during wartime. Despite facing opposition from superiors and societal expectations, she leads a team of nurses, striving to bring cleanliness, compassion, and better care to wounded soldiers. Her tireless efforts in the face of harsh conditions are recognized by both the soldiers and the public. The narrative explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and perseverance, ultimately showing how Nightingale’s work revolutionized nursing and left a lasting legacy.
Takeaways
- 👨⚕️ Florence Nightingale is determined to help the sick, despite the opposition from her family and society.
- 🏥 The poor conditions of hospitals, overcrowded with patients and lack of proper care, are vividly described.
- 👩⚕️ Florence rejects societal expectations of marriage, choosing to pursue her calling in healthcare.
- 🧑⚕️ Florence takes on the role of superintendent at a military hospital, facing resistance from male authority figures.
- 🛏️ Many soldiers in the hospital die not from wounds but from disease, hunger, and filth, highlighting the dire conditions.
- 👮♀️ Florence faces criticism and prejudice for being a woman in charge of hospital operations, but remains resolute.
- 🧹 Despite being viewed as merely a ‘cleaning woman,’ Florence works to improve hygiene and care in the hospital.
- 🙏 Florence becomes a symbol of compassion, with soldiers admiring her dedication, often kissing her shadow as she passes.
- 👑 Florence receives recognition from Queen Victoria, who honors her with a brooch for her merciful service.
- 💪 Florence’s illness toward the end does not stop her from making lasting contributions to healthcare, as she later recovers.
Q & A
Who are the main characters in the script?
-The main characters include Florence Nightingale, her father, and other military and hospital personnel like Mr. Hall and Dr. Sutherland.
What does Florence Nightingale's father expect from her?
-Florence's father expects her to remain at home, take care of domestic matters, and avoid involvement with the sick and needy.
Why does Florence turn down a marriage proposal from Richard?
-Florence turns down Richard's marriage proposal because she feels that accepting it would prevent her from fulfilling the life and calling God meant for her, which is to help the sick.
What position is Florence Nightingale offered in London?
-Florence Nightingale is offered the position of superintendent of a hospital in London.
What are the conditions like in the military hospital at Scutari?
-The military hospital at Scutari is overcrowded, with soldiers suffering from disease, hunger, and filth. Many are lying on rat-infested straw mattresses, leading to a high mortality rate from disease rather than battle wounds.
How does Florence Nightingale respond to the terrible conditions in the hospital?
-Florence responds by ordering necessary supplies like boilers, mattresses, blankets, and clothing, despite resistance from the military personnel who are reluctant to accept her help and authority.
How does the British public view Florence Nightingale’s efforts?
-Florence Nightingale is seen as a heroic figure by the British public, with some even comparing her to Joan of Arc for her devotion and leadership in improving hospital conditions.
What challenge does Florence face from Mr. Hall and other military officials?
-Mr. Hall and other military officials resist Florence's efforts, viewing her as overstepping her role, and they dismiss her as merely a cleaning woman. They also oppose her attempts to provide better food and supplies for the soldiers.
What happens to Florence Nightingale's health during her time in the hospital?
-Florence becomes seriously ill, and there are concerns about her health as she hasn't eaten in three days. Despite her illness, she continues to work tirelessly for the soldiers.
How does Queen Victoria recognize Florence Nightingale's work?
-Queen Victoria sends Florence a brooch inscribed with the words 'Blessed are the merciful,' as a mark of recognition and appreciation for her efforts.
Outlines
🏥 Mary's Concern for Henry's Health
Mary expresses concern over Henry's illness, insisting he should be in a hospital despite his fears of it being a place to die. Florence explains the dismal conditions of hospitals, where patients are often mistreated. Despite her father’s objections to Florence's involvement with the sick, Florence shows compassion for those living on her family’s estate, while her father insists she stays away from the disease-ridden areas.
⚔️ Overcrowded Hospitals Amidst the War
The British military hospital is overcrowded with sick and wounded soldiers, leading to a debate about where to place new patients. William Howard Russell, a correspondent for the London Times, emphasizes the dire conditions, with many soldiers dying not from wounds but from disease and neglect. The passage highlights the lack of resources and growing concern over the hospital’s capacity.
💼 Florence Nightingale’s Struggles with Military Bureaucracy
Florence Nightingale arrives at the military hospital and encounters resistance from officials who question her role. Despite bringing much-needed supplies, she is dismissed as just a cleaning woman. The military’s dismissive attitude toward Florence’s efforts to improve conditions and save lives creates tension, though she remains determined to make a difference.
😔 Florence Faces Resistance and Deteriorating Conditions
Despite Florence Nightingale's best efforts, she faces continuous resistance from the military leadership, who believe her attempts to improve conditions will spoil the soldiers. However, Florence is committed to cleaning the hospital and providing care, even as more wounded arrive. Her dedication begins to show results as she gains the soldiers' trust, though the authorities remain skeptical.
👑 Florence Nightingale’s Illness and Recognition
Florence Nightingale falls ill from exhaustion, but her work has already left a lasting impact. The soldiers she cared for remain devoted to her, and even Queen Victoria sends a brooch to honor her service. Florence's parents express pride in her achievements, acknowledging the honor she has brought to her family and country.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Florence Nightingale
💡Hospital
💡Disease
💡Superintendent
💡Nurses
💡Military
💡Sanitation
💡Compassion
💡Resistance
💡Reform
Highlights
Florence Nightingale rejects the proposal of Richard, choosing instead to follow her calling to work as a nurse.
Florence argues with her father about the need to take care of the sick workers, emphasizing her compassion and responsibility.
Florence Nightingale accepts a job as superintendent of a hospital in London, defying her parents' wishes.
Florence experiences resistance from male colleagues at the hospital in Turkey, who dismiss her role as merely that of a cleaning woman.
The hospital conditions are appalling, with soldiers dying from disease, hunger, and filth. Florence is determined to improve these conditions.
Florence receives criticism from military officials for her actions to clean and care for soldiers in the hospital, but she perseveres.
Florence organizes supplies and brings in necessary equipment like stoves and blankets, even paying for them out of her own pocket.
Florence continues to face opposition but remains steadfast, focusing on showing compassion and improving the soldiers' care.
Word spreads about Florence's dedication, with wounded soldiers beginning to refer to her with reverence and respect.
Florence's efforts gain the attention of the public and media, who hail her as a heroic figure comparable to Joan of Arc.
Florence falls ill after working tirelessly for the soldiers but receives a brooch from Queen Victoria recognizing her efforts.
Despite her illness, Florence remains devoted to her mission, determined to improve conditions for the soldiers.
Florence's parents express their pride in her, acknowledging the honor she has brought to her family and country.
The soldiers express their deep gratitude for Florence's care, seeing her as a symbol of hope and compassion.
Florence Nightingale’s legacy endures, as she dedicates her life to improving healthcare for the poor and changing the role of women in nursing.
Transcripts
[Music]
going home now Mary I my enry sick you
know no I didn't know come on we'll go
together no Miss florid your father
wouldn't like it nonsense you and Henry
have been with us
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forever he should be in a hospital
that's a place you go to die at least
they've got medicine and nurses is who
can help you've never been in a hospital
have
you when your family gets sick Miss
Florence they're careed for at home the
best doctors come to visit but in the
hospital the patients are packed
together and it smells like the devil
the noses are
drunkers sometimes they push the
patients out of bed so they can take a
nap oh I'm sure that's not true oh I've
been there Missy I know
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father hello Mary come along
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Florence but father these people work
for you they live on your
estate and I take care of them the best
I can but they're sick Papa they have
nowhere to go that's none of your
concern your place is at home with
us not down here amidst filth and
disease is that
understood Yes Papa
[Music]
50b and not one quid
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more one of my servants said he saw your
daughter in London last week
in the slums
Florence I don't think so William may I
speak with you excuse us not at all Mrs
Nightingale Richard proposed to Florence
and she turned him
down someone spotted her downtown as
well she's up to her old tricks
again you told me you loved him
I do then marry him I
can't you are a stubborn and ungrateful
child perhaps I will marry
someday but to do so now it would be
suicide I'd be killing the life God
meant me to lead I suppose you're too
good to run a household I didn't say
that Mama for the last time Florence
please father no more
threats I've been offered a job as
superintendent of a hospital in London I
start tomorrow I refuse to allow it I'm
33 years old I'm not asking for your
permission only your
blessing well
just I'll send for my things in the
morning
[Music]
that was close
britley
Max
[Music]
help it's stens it's no good R they'll
Cut You Down
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ah
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well it's an ugly bunch of suffering
brutes that's for sure about 200 200
blast it don't they teach these soldiers
how to dodge bullets only a couple of
dozen are wounded the rest have the
sickness
chera very well have them taken to the
hospital you can't take them to the
hospital it's already overcrowded sir
can't the British army find another
place to house the sick and wounded who
are you William Howard Russell special
correspondent for the London
Times Mr Hall sir the English people
deserve the truth then give it to them
the Army is winning the the enemy is
running and the soldiers are doing
[Music]
fine it's hard to imagine a more pitiful
place four out of every 10 soldiers who
are brought to the military hospital
here in scutari will die four out of
every 10 not from Battle moons mind you
but from disease hunger and filth they
suffer alone in Rat infested mattresses
of straw are none of the daughters of
England ready to come forth and perform
a work of Mercy who will save us in this
extreme hour of need
[Music]
[Applause]
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Florence come down it's not safe up
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there
thank care you must be John Hall Dr
Sutherland Mr Hall couldn't make it
where's the Man In Charge here I'm in
charge no no I I'm looking for an F
Nightingale Florence
Nightingale superintendent of the female
nursing establishment of the English
General hospitals in
Turkey
oh I was expecting uh I
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understand it's um not what you would
call a hospital of course
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what oh my goodness look at
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him mam
ma'am a cup of
water please
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what's this it's all necessary I assure
you boilers mattresses blankets clothing
this is a military Hospital not the
Royal
Palace get it down to one page if I
approve it you'll still need the
signature of two doctors to make it good
Mr Hall I've been given orders from
Sydney Herbert the secretary at War they
may have given you a fancy title back in
London Miss
Nightingale but to me you're nothing
more than a cleaning woman
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it's bad enough they send someone to
help but a woman oh settle down John the
government hasn't the slightest idea
what it takes to run a military hospital
I told you we'll set the matter
straight Miss Nightingale
as ambassador to Turkey Miss Nightingale
I feel it my duty to reprimand you
severely I was only thinking of the men
sir but what you done is
Criminal 100 soldiers are dying each day
because they lie in filth that is the
crime Lord canning For Heaven's Sake
lady no one's keeping you from cleaning
the place up there are four miles of
mattresses Mr Hall if you can call them
that the soldiers have dissenter and
chera but they're too weak to rise from
their beds it goes beyond cleaning
things up Miss night
Andale most of these scum lived in worse
before they came here you'll only spoil
the brutes these scum Dr Fox are giving
their lives for our country enough you
will obey Mr Hall and the military rules
of this Hospital or you will be sent
[Music]
[Applause]
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home I suppose they think we'll
leave but we won't do that we'll stay
and
Obey but their rules are ridiculous
there's nothing we can do about that the
fact is they don't recognize our
Authority cheer up now
they might slow us down a bit but no one
can stop us from showing
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compassion e
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would you please send this to me
wife me wages are in there I'll send it
right
away whenever I pictured me
homecoming I always saw myself running
toward me wife and
daughter
running all right which one is it right
or left
stay it's the
right what is the meaning of this it's
arrived look at don't touch
anything it's food for the soldiers yes
I see and a stove and utensils and a
requisition for a French chef
you've gone too far this time Miss
Nightingale this purchase was not
approved pack your
bags I paid for it
[Music]
myself better take this one next speed
it up Dr southernland you've got leading
soldiers there someone else should be
doing this sir there is no one else what
about the nurses they're perfectly
qualified I should be operating back to
work doctor Mr
Hall Mr
Hall we just got word 500 more wounded
are on their way
we've got wounded coming in we need your
help down at the
[Music]
dock things are beginning to change here
in
scutari thanks to the leadership and
devotion of one Florence Nightingale
she is on her feet 24 hours a day giving
what Comfort she
[Music]
can they're so devoted to her they kiss
her Shadow as it passes by
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one may dare say a more heroic woman has
not graced the Earth since Joan of Ark
romantic rubbish oh you're getting
excited again John it's an outrage you
think she was chief of the medical
staff you'll never believe this Miss
night Andale wants to leave for a bit
she wants to take a few others and go
with Dr southernland and visit the
hospitals on the front there you see
John now is your chance to regain
control of
scutari don't go Miss night and
Gale you're in good
hands it's not me I'm worried
about I've been to those
hospitals I Bo's waiting Miss n
Andale when I come back I want to see
you sitting up and smiling
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bright God bless you miss night and
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Gale run
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are you all right Florence I'm fine I'm
fine there's more coming
[Music]
[Applause]
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come on
Florence pull
through pull
through I'm sorry to tell you boys but
miss Nightingale is sick house sick
hasn't eaten in 3
days they're doing all they can
but remember her in your
prayers will you do that hi we will for
sure is night Gale
sick it's from Queen Victoria
Florence it's a brooch
it
reads blessed are the
merciful you also received a letter from
your mother and
father shall I read it to
you dearest
Florence what else can we say then we
are proud of
you there is nothing you could have done
in life that would have brought more
honor to yourself your country and your
parents we look forward to your
return may God bless
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you
sir stand and Salute Your your Superior
officer Soldier a can't sir no my legs
are on the blink they look fine to me
well it's internal sir it's Miss
Nightingale she's
back she miss
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it's
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until her death in
1910 Florence Nightingale was devoted to
improving the conditions of the poor in
her native England and all around the
world through her love and personal
sacrifice the titles of woman and
nurse were forever changed
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