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ENLIGHTENMENT

A PROCESS IN INFINITE ACTS

CAST
(IN ORDER OF EXISTENCE)

SELF: Elizabeth Creagh
REASON: Itself, as interpreted by its fellow-actor

SETTING

THE SCENE: a state of great activity, in the vicinity of self-knowledge
THE TIME: psychological

SELF: I have something to tell you.
REASON: Proceed.
SELF: I don't need you any more.
REASON: Prove it.

SELF: I could prove it by denying the necessity of proving it, couldn't I?
REASON: Indubitably, but I should remind you that we've been very close

for a long time, and that lately you've seemed quite attached to me-
dependent on me, even. Reason calls for an explanation, if you'd be so
kind.

SELF: Define "very." Define "long." Define "kind."
REASON: VERY: in the fullest sense; in a high degree.

on the laLsOt.NG: in this case, about 6 years, with special concentration

KIND: sympathetic, friendly, tenderhearted; considerate of
others' (PAUSE) feelings.

SELF: Feelings! What do you know of feelings?
REASON: Define "know."

SELF: KNOW: to perceive directly with the senses or mind; apprehend
with clarity and certainty.

REASON: Then, I know nothing of feelings. I have none.
SELF: For what reason, then, should I be considerate of them?
REASON: No reason.

SELF: Then, do you still require an explanation?
REASON: I do not; however, I am certain we would both benefit from a

demonstration of the process by which you have arrived at your new
state of independence.