The Aristocracy (Short Film)
Summary
TLDRIn this dramatic script, Archibald Cornwall is approached by an enigmatic figure who offers to clear his $50,000 debt to the US government in exchange for a favor. The task: to end the relentless pursuit of Archibald's son Benjamin by his ex-girlfriend, Audrey. At a masquerade ball, Archibald confronts Audrey, leading to a heated exchange and a dramatic proposal. The situation escalates with a challenge to a duel, all while the host's intentions remain ambiguous, leaving the outcome hanging in the balance.
Takeaways
- 😅 The main character, Archibald, is summoned by an uncle who offers to relieve him of his debt to the U.S. government.
- 💸 Archibald owes $50,000 to the government, which his uncle is willing to pay off in exchange for a favor.
- 💔 The uncle's son, Benjamin, recently broke up with his girlfriend, who is causing problems at their parties.
- 😡 The uncle wants Archibald to put an end to the ex-girlfriend's pestering in return for settling his debts.
- 🎭 Archibald attends a masquerade party to confront Benjamin's ex-girlfriend, Audrey, without a mask, which is unusual.
- 😲 Audrey is persistent in her pursuit of Benjamin, despite his clear rejection and her knowledge of his jealousy.
- 🤔 Archibald uses the uncle's authority and the end of Benjamin's relationship as leverage to convince Audrey to leave Benjamin alone.
- 😡 Audrey confronts Benjamin and his cousin, leading to a heated exchange and a physical altercation.
- 🏃 The uncle is satisfied with Archibald's efforts to silence Audrey, even though the method was not what he had in mind.
- 🤝 Despite the chaotic outcome, the uncle honors the deal and settles Archibald's debt, acknowledging that Audrey has been dealt with.
Q & A
What is the main issue that Archibald is facing at the beginning of the script?
-Archibald is facing financial troubles, as he owes $50,000 to the United States government.
What does Archibald's uncle propose as a solution to Archibald's debt problem?
-Archibald's uncle proposes a deal where Archibald must put an end to a woman's incessant pestering of his son, Benjamin, in exchange for having his debts paid off.
How does the woman, Audrey, feel about Benjamin breaking up with her?
-Audrey is not willing to accept the breakup and continues to pursue Benjamin despite his wishes.
What is the relationship between the host of the party and Archibald?
-The host of the party is Archibald's uncle, who is also the one who summons Archibald to discuss his debt situation.
What is the significance of the masquerade ball in the script?
-The masquerade ball serves as the setting where Archibald is to confront Audrey and attempt to put an end to her pursuit of Benjamin.
Why does Archibald attend the masquerade ball without a mask?
-Archibald attends without a mask as a way to stand out and be recognized by Audrey, which is part of his plan to end her pursuit of Benjamin.
What is the nature of the interaction between Archibald and Audrey at the masquerade ball?
-The interaction between Archibald and Audrey is confrontational, with Archibald attempting to convince Audrey to stop pursuing Benjamin.
How does Benjamin react when he sees Archibald and Audrey together at the ball?
-Benjamin becomes jealous and confronts Archibald, leading to a heated exchange and a physical altercation.
What is the outcome of Archibald's efforts to end Audrey's pursuit of Benjamin?
-Archibald's efforts result in a public scene where Benjamin breaks up with Audrey, which seems to satisfy Archibald's uncle's request.
How does the uncle react to the resolution of the situation with Audrey?
-The uncle seems satisfied with the outcome, acknowledging that while Archibald's approach was not what he would have done, the deal is considered fulfilled.
Outlines
😎 A Deal with a Twist
In this segment, Archibald is summoned by an uncle who offers to relieve him of his $50,000 debt to the U.S. government. The catch? Archibald must deal with his son Benjamin's ex-girlfriend, a persistent woman who refuses to accept their breakup. The uncle wants Archibald to put an end to her constant pestering. Archibald accepts the deal and attends a masquerade ball to confront the woman, Audrey, who is unmasked and unwelcome. Despite her claims of having a jealous boyfriend, Archibald reveals that he has already spoken to the host and Benjamin, and that they have broken up. Audrey, however, is not easily deterred and believes Benjamin will come back to her.
😲 A Masquerade Mishap
The second paragraph unfolds at the masquerade ball where Audrey, despite being told to stay away, continues to pursue Benjamin. Archibald tries to dance with her to make a point, but she claims to have a boyfriend who would be jealous. Archibald reveals that he has already broken things off with Benjamin, prompting Audrey to confront him directly. Benjamin, however, is adamant about not wanting to see her again. Audrey, undeterred, tries to manipulate the situation by claiming Benjamin's cousin is trying to take her place. This leads to a heated exchange, and Benjamin's cousin, Archie, is accused of being a homewrecker. The situation escalates, and Benjamin challenges Archie to a duel. Audrey, pleased with the chaos, invites Benjamin to leave with her, comparing their future together to riding one of his father's award-winning horses. The paragraph ends with Benjamin's father lamenting the return of Audrey, likening her to a raven that claws at his liver.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Proposition
💡Debt
💡Masquerade
💡Pestering
💡Cheetah
💡Gold Digger
💡Jealous Type
💡Mind Virus
💡Love Birds
💡Home Wrecker
💡Deal
Highlights
Archibal is summoned by an uncle who offers to relieve him of his financial troubles.
The uncle proposes a deal to Archibal to settle his $50,000 debt.
The uncle's son, Benjamin, is the crux of the proposition due to a recent breakup.
The ex-girlfriend's relentless pursuit of Benjamin is the issue that needs to be resolved.
Archibal accepts the deal to help Benjamin in exchange for his debts being cleared.
Archibal attends a masquerade ball to confront Benjamin's ex-girlfriend.
A humorous exchange occurs where Archibal points out the irony of wearing masks.
Archibal learns that the ex-girlfriend, Audrey, is at the party uninvited.
Audrey is confronted with the news that Benjamin has moved on.
A dramatic scene unfolds where Benjamin's cousin tries to woo Audrey.
Audrey is accused of being a 'gold digger' by Benjamin's father.
A heated confrontation leads to Benjamin physically removing Audrey from the party.
The uncle expresses satisfaction with Archibal's handling of the situation, despite its chaotic nature.
Archibal and the uncle agree that the deal has been fulfilled, with a hint of sarcasm.
The transcript ends with a musical note, suggesting a resolution or a pause in the narrative.
Transcripts
Co you're good to
[Music]
go right this way
[Music]
sir thank you for joining me Arch bald
take a seat
if I may
Uncle for what reason do you summon me
must there always be a
reason I simply heard of your Misfortune
and took it upon myself to relieve you
of your
situation with all due respect I find it
very unlikely that you'd help me without
a catch a catch
hm
well I suppose you caught me red-handed
you
sevil remind me
archal how much debt do you
owe
50,000
$50,000 to the United States
government well All is fair and Love and
War I
suppose I have a proposition for you and
you scratch my back I scratch yours kind
of
deal my son Benjamin recently broke up
with his
girlfriend a passionate young
lady and she simply refuses to let him
be in spite of his wishes she arrived at
our party
unannounced I'd like you to put an end
to her incessant
pestering and you'll pay off my
debts no questions
asked
[Music]
deal I know last night I got to call my
[Music]
hello
there have we met uh not yet archal
Cornwall tell me
Archie archal tell me what is your
problem
pardon you show up to a masquerade with
no mask you must have a
problem uh but are we all wearing
masks we are your
not and you are a
cat a cheetah a cheetah is aat and a
human is a primate but so is a monkey I
fail to see your
point would you like to
dance I suppose so but I must warn you
my hand is taken I have a
boyfriend how's that
going you know he is quite the jealous
type I mean if he saw us right now steam
would surely pour from his eard drums I
don't believe
you excuse
me to be frank I've had a little chat
with the host of this party and uh your
boyfriend as you said uh I already broke
things off
so what brings you here I
see well since you asked his father has
had it out for me since the day we met
he thinks I'm a gold
digger is he
correct
Audrey oh
Benjamin I knew you'd come back for me
please you know where we
stand what are you doing with my cousin
it seems he aims to take your spot at my
side that's fine so long as I never see
you again surely you don't mean that
surely I
do
Audrey let her be she's probably
diseased by some female mind
virus you know something you're a
prick run then let your stubby little
legs lead you right out of my sight you
and
Toad
hey
Audrey kiss
[Music]
me was he
watching I believe so is he
[Music]
mad I believe so oh how wonderful no yes
absolutely I will marry you what's is
this uh so basically Archie and I are
two love birds cooing on the branch of
an apple tree you sir are a filthy home
wrecker and a fool I demand you raise
your fist to cuffs at once come on now
let's settle this like big beautiful men
this is insane I'm not
[Music]
going Benjamin you're so strong wrong
come my love let's go to my vehicle and
you can ride me like one of my father's
award-winning
horses
well look at what you did that woman
that Raven is back to Claw at my liver
for
eternity surely this is the last time I
enlist your
help and my
duts well I suppose you did shut her up
for now not exactly how I would have
done it but a deal is a deal
[Music]
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