Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Narrator 1: Mongolians in the past were seen as nothing more than savage barbarians who inhabited big areas of land. However, it was under their greatest leader, Genghis Khan, that the Mongolians were much more than wild and undisciplined crushers of cities, agriculture, and established civilizations. Genghis Khan created more than he destroyed. Not only did Genghis create Mongolia, the ruler brought education, including Mongolia’s first written language, and a code of laws to the country. He laid the foundation for the Mongol Empire, one of the greatest empires of all time.
To prove that Genghis Khan was the greatest of all rulers, we must go back to the very beginning of his existence. We must look into such issues as; Genghis’ struggle for power and how his life as a child would affect his rule, his personal and military achievements and his conquests.
Narrator 2: Genghis Khan was originally born as Temujin in 1167.
Genghis(baby): [crawl, dig and babble] babababa mama goo goo gaga boo. [use cute voice -.-“]
Narrator 2: When Temujin was little, his chieftain father was poisoned. With no leader left, the tribe abandoned him and his mother. They were left alone for many years to care for themselves.
Throughout these years, his family met many hardships such as shortage of food and shortage of money. [act poor and tired, pitiful.] Though unable to read, Genghis was a very wise man.
Genghis(boy): What are those swirly things? [points to a tablet of words]
Mother: Words.Genghis(boy): Since when were words so cute? They don’t sound cute.
Narrator 2: His mother told him at a very early age the importance of trust and independence.
Mother: "Remember, you have no companions but your shadow".
Genghis: “Yes mom.”
Narrator 2: This quote meant that, he should trust no one but himself and if he had to go his own way then do so.
Narrator 1: After rising to power in 1185, Temuchin experienced numerous setbacks and, eventually, victories. A key to his success was an alliance with his father's blood brother, Toghril Ong Khan. With Toghril's support, Temuchin slowly became the paramount power in the steppe. Eventually, relations between Temuchin and Toghril soured and led to a war that left Temuchin victorious.
Narrator 2: From this, we can see that his mother’s words are being brought into the issue. Temujin defeated the man who played a big part in his success, displaying the ruthlessness a leader must possess to get rid of any threats posed to him.
[while Narrator 1 and 2 speaks, Genghis(grown up now) and an army will do a war scene with Toghril. while fighting, make sure some people of both armies die and fall to the ground.]
[Toghril’s army must ALL be dead. Most of Genghis’ army must be alive]
Toghril: HELP. I’M DYING. I’M DYING!!! [walks around looking drunk, with something stabbed into the body(sword?)]Genghis: WAHAHA. I WILL BE VICTORIOUS! [raises fist into the air]General: brothers and sisters!
Everyone(even those off stage) :YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (those soldiers alive raise your weapons in the air)Toghril: I FEEL SO WEAK! I’M DYING… I’M DYING…[fall to the ground, hold up a sign: I AM DEAD]
Narrator 1: By 1206, Temuchin dominated Mongolia and received the title Genghis Khan. He was a much-respected leader. Like other great leaders he knew what his people wanted. They want everything that is good and nothing that is bad. Genghis knew he could not promise this so instead he pledged to share both the sweet and the bitter side of life. Genghis did not want to end up being poisoned like his father so instead he made alliances. He attacked anyone who posed a serious threat to him and his people. Through this method of leadership, Genghis’ army grew to the point where they were unbeatable.[While the narrator speaks, Genghis wears his crown and sits on his throne, with his royal subjects around him and his queen.]
cast-
you know who you are-
play your roles properly or we will KILL you. you have so little roles the narrator talks more than you ... THIS INVOLVES THE WHOLE CLASS
jiayous~
ziyu
