DESCRIPTION:
Anthony is 80, mischievous, living defiantly alone and rejecting the carers that
his daughter, Anne, encouragingly introduces. Yet help is also becoming a
necessity for Anne; she can¡¯t make daily visits anymore and Anthony's
grip on reality is unravelling.
TRANSCRIPT:
Date of birth? Friday, 31st of December 1937. You're living with your daughter,
at the moment? Yes, until she goes to live in Paris. No, dad why'd you keep
going on about Paris. You told me. No, I didn't. I'm sorry, and you told me the
other day. Have you forgotten? She's forgotten, Paris. They don't even speak
English there. Dad, I'd like you to meet Laura. How do you do sir? I say you're
gorgeous. Thank you. I must say he's charming. Yeah, not always. Laura has
come around will help you. I don't need her or anyone else. I can manage very
well on my own. Everything all right? Who are you? Anthony, it's me Paul.
Who?I live here. Who is this nonsense? Anne? It's me. Ah, there she is.
Your father seemed a bit confused. Something wrong? Where's Anne?
Sorry? Anne, where is she? I'm here. What's the matter dad? Strange things
going on around us. Don't worry everything will sort itself out. Saw it in his
eyes, didn't know who I was. It was like I was a stranger to him. Just did
something to me. I don't know what she's cooking up against me, but she's
cooking something up. What are you talking about dad? I'm not leaving my flat.
I am not leaving my flat. This really is my flat, isn't it? You see the situation is
very simple. My daughter is of the opinion that I cannot manage on my own.
I'm so sorry about this. Why? She understands perfectly. It's important
I explained it all to you. Why do you keep looking as if there's something
wrong? Everything is fine. I think she tries to do the best she can for you,
Anthony. Everything will be all right. I promise you.
There's something funny going on.
QUESTIONS:
1. Tell me more about Anthony.
2. What do you think Anne is worrying about?
3. Can you describe your father in one word? Why that word?