نصوص جديدة New Plays
The second sequence of blood
Characters
Inventor
Male assistant
Female assistant
Professor1
Professor2
Professor3
Professor4
Volunteer1
Volunteer2
Man1
Man2
Scientist1
Scientist2
Scientist3
Subordinates and bodyguards
Logo of academy of Sciences is hung on the wall facing the audience in a size that permits everyone sitting at the end of the hall, to see it clearly, the phrase written on it is “Experiment and research section” and another phrase below it is “Brain section”.
On the same wall and over a table which extend along it there is a big screen, two small ones and growth oven . on the right and the left walls there are lockers and over them there are various medical equipments and tools.
The three walls are separated from the stage by automatic slide planes . there are two mechanical chairs in the middle of the stage to which the first and the second volunteer are tied. There are iron bars and hooks in the down right corner of the stage, representing a safety cage to hold the animals used in tests. At the bottom left many buttons and different control devices are fixed so that theatres , that are still dependent on manual lighting control devises , could put the control device , at the disposal of the inventor who will be there most of the time. When the light is turned on, we see the inventor (dressed in white), the assistants (wearing green) the volunteers (in white), and there are two groups of scientists and professors, the first group is sitting at the bottom left of the stage which is in front of the big theatre’s stage, while the second group is sitting in the bottom right of the stage with the music, the inventor moves automatically the planes that separate the three walls by the “remote control”.
The inventor : (to his two assistants) now we shall start.. are you ready?
The two assistants (together): yes (one of them lowers the radiation device from the space of the theatre to settle on the two chairs directly).
The inventor: is the radiation crew ready
The female assistant : yes.
The inventor: what about the transference device ?
The male assistant: it’s also ready.
The inventor: O.K. make the storage capacity of the induction device on 650 discs (CD-ROM) Gigabyte and wait for the signal(to the group of the scientists and the professors sitting down left and down right of the small stage) As you will see, ladies and gentlemen , it will be carried out in two stages, at the first stage we induce this region (he points with a small stick to a certain region which appears on the first small screen an illustrative sample of the geography of the brain . it’s as you know specialized in comprehension through the programmed phonic induction device. At the second stage we make a quick successive transfusion of blood promptly successively synchronic with the induction . These two different and synchronic stages cannot be carried out by using traditional devices because they need accurate and complicated programming.
Now look at the two brains of these two volunteers (the picture of the two brains appears on the large screen) the first brain is quite outstanding in data aspects while the second shows no excellences whatsoever . besides it shows some retarded ness, look at what will happen when I operate the two devices (he gives the signal to the two assistants, they operate the two devices.
The induction device emits a sharp whistle which intensifies gradually and with the intensification the electric charges, that come out of the first brain and get into the second brain, increase. It shows how the convolutions of the brain are affected. We see the graphs of the two brains on the second small screen) observe the speed of the data’s storage in that region and observe how it utilizes and stores these data in top speed the accuracy that beats the computer. (Then in address accent) scientists… I’m glad to put these devices (pointing out to the two devices) at the disposal of all humanity… I’m sure that they will achieve a great scientific leap for our world. You may decide their efficiency before showing them at the scientific conference of the all world countries (applause).
Scientist1:
(he is one of the scientists sitting on the left of the small stage ) Your invention puts us in a difficult position practically since it depends basically on the unity of the human mind. How can we imagine humanity thinking, working and deciding looking as if is compressed in one mind.
The inventor: the one mental level doesn’t rule out the development of the human mind… my invention will provide the chance for great progress and development all over the world.
Scientist 2:
(he is one of scientists sitting on the right the small stage) But in this way you cast the human mind in one mould.
Scientist3:
Never mind, if the choice is right.
Scientist4:
I think the issue is more complicated than this if we want to choose an excellent and complete mind… I suggest , if you allow me, though this matter may be too early because the two devices have not been shown yet to the scientific conference of all world countries. They are the essence of special model which is taken from different sources which we cross-fertilize and then transfer and copy them.
Scientist5: Nevertheless, the problem of the people is still outstanding.
The inventor: which problem?
Scientist5:
They refuse to give up their memory store.
The inventor: Our experience doesn’t omit anything from their memory store.. it’s specialized in a specific region only, the new model stores a new data without losing stored data in return and it corrects wrong information without deleting them.
Furthermore, the scientific conference will be responsible for discussing the aims and the objectives and it will decide methods and choices.
Professor 1 (he is the dean of Academy of Sciences …he gets up and addresses the inventor and the group of scientists) these two devices should not be shown at the international conference and should not be used internationally before achieving the society we wish for in our country … We shall be a great ideal power for humanity … and all the world will be grateful for us in some way or other . As for the choice , it is much easier than you imagine .
(The alarm of the transfusion device goes off and the inventor looks at his watch ) .
The inventor :
Sir , dean of Sciences Academy. I’m sorry to interrupt you, the time of the transfusion is over .
Professor 1;
Really ? what a speed ! … great … great, have a seat .
The inventor (to the female assistant ) : Is the signal of the transfusion
device fixed on zero ?
The female assistant : Yes .
The inventor :
Then, untie the bands (she starts untying the bands , then to the male assistant ) turn on the sound induction device (the device is turned on while the inventor raises the radiations by the remote control . The lights are turned on ) take them to treatment by vibration room and bring them back for the test (they start going out but he signals for them to stop , then to the female assistant) give me the induction device , please.
The male assistant ( gives him the device ): Here you are .
The inventor :
Thank you … you may go ( they go out while pushing the two chairs before them with a small remote control . The inventor resumes his conversation with the dean of the academy ) sorry for interrupting you … I think you said that the matter is easier than imagined .
Professor 1 :
Yes … but I suggest this matter be delayed until the treatment is done .
The inventor : As you like , sir (then) The treatment as you know needs nothing but short moments during which I suppose that things went will and it’s possible to transfer any mind to others … how would we suppose , rather , how could we convince others to accept the idea changing into the new mentally unified society ?
Professor 1: By enlightenment and education .
The inventor :
You are optimist Mr dean ! The society of today is unlike that of yesterday . It’s civilized and developed society but at the same time it hates raped changes .
Professor 1:
Don’t worry , inventor … I’ll take care of this matter as soon the first step begins .
The female assistant ( she enters with her colleague ) : The treatment has
been done .
The inventor :
Are both of them well ?
The female assistant : Yes, sir .
The inventor :
Bring them here to be tested ( they go out then return with the two volunteers , using remote controls . They bring in two automatic chairs to seat each two automatic chairs to seat each volunteer on either side of the theatre . Then each assistant puts a device on the volunteers’ ears to prevent them from hearing each other when they answer the inventor’s question . The female assistant puts the device on the second volunteer’s at first.
The inventor :
( approaches the first volunteer ) Answer me in one word my son what made man human ?
Volunteer 1 :
(thinking) work .
The inventor (Heads to the second volunteer and beckons to his assistant and she takes off the device from his ears to allow him hear the question ): what about you , my son … answer me . what made man human ?
Volunteer 2 :
(thinking) work.
The inventor (Turns to the first volunteer): Who made night and the day ?
Volunteer1:
Succession.
The inventor (goes to the second and the assistant takes off the muffling device of his ear ) And you what is your answer ? who made the night and the day ?
Volunteer2:
Succession.
The inventor (quickly): What makes man attractive ?
Volunteer1:
The mind .
The inventor: What makes man attractive ?
Volunteer 2:
Volunteer1:
Equilibrium .
The inventor : Excellent , you can go now … thank you (they go out
politely , then to the group of scientists ) let’s return to the question of choice … personally , I vote for crystallizing a special specimen taken from numerous sources which we cross-fertilize them , then transfer and copy .
Professor 1 ;
((The matter has been settled and the choice has been made
(silence) All of them look at him strangely . Then quietly and confidently)) I think that non of you would refuse to have a duplicate mind of mine for the new society .
The inventor (astonished) : Why should it be your mind and no other , sir ?
Professor 1 :
let’s say it’s a payment of a debt .
Scientist 1 :
This matter needs unanimous decision.
Professor 1 :
The matter doesn’t need a decision .
The inventor :
Yes , of course , it requires a decision whenever the matter is related to what become of other people’s minds , it needs unanimous decision .
Professor1:
Do you exclude me Mr. Inventor?
The inventor :
Frankly … yes
Professor 1 :
But , the matter is no longer in your hands .
The inventor ;
I invented this device (referring to the device of the inductions sound .
Professor 1
: Sure … no one says anything to the contrary , but every scientific achievement involves two parties … as soon as the party side finishes , the second one starts .
The inventor :
what about you Mr. dean, do you consider yourself a party to the achievement ?
Professor 1 :
It is I who decides , chooses and approves the use of the induction device or any other . The inventor : Is that why you give yourself priority over all others ?
The inventor: is that why you give yourself priority over all others?
Professor1 :
Because I have everybody’s interest at heart .
The inventor : How ? … by choosing your mind a model for them ?
Professor 1 :
Exactly .
The inventor : Mr. Dean … you are wrong .
Professor 1:
What do you mean ?
The inventor: I exclude you from the experiment .
Professor 1 :
You couldn’t … the new society is mine … Do you think that I put the budget of the academy at your disposal for nothing ?
The inventor :
Then , you want the price .
Professor 1:
Let’s say … you are beginning to understand me .
The inventor :
Rather , I’m beginning to realize who you are.
Professor 1 :
Beware , inventor … you could never do anything without me , do you understand ?
The inventor :
no I don’t understand , Mr. Dean .
Professor 1 :
I shall make you understand ( he steps towards the inventor) The risk of the process you have carried out , currently , lies in the course which the new society like ours to disorder . So it must be controlled by a wise person to lead it on the way to progress and humanity .
The inventor : With due respect for your person sir , I see that you are not qualified to do all that .
Professor 1 :
You don’t know me well .
The inventor :
The years I spent in this academy acquainted me with everyone in it .
Professor 1 :
If you are so , why do you exclude me ? Isn’t this ingratitude ?
The inventor :
No , there is some fairness in this .
Professor 1 :
fairness in excluding me ? what fairness is this Mr. inventor?
The inventor :
I Don’t want you and myself to take a responsibility we are not able to bear . You realize … of course , what would happen to the next generations if the choice was not right .
Professor 1 :
I will guarantee everything .
The inventor :
Then , you insist on your demand .
Professor 1 :
Yes , because I don’t see anyone who is more useful than me for the new society .
The inventor :
This is the selfishness of the individual who usurps . what belongs to the community .
Professor 1 :
No it’s the wisdom of man to see the image of his conduct in others to feel reassured that the new code of conduct would be a positive one .
The inventor:
The positive doesn’t mean molding conduct in a certain pattern .
Professor 1 :
You go too far .
The inventor :
I’m the inventor of this device (referring to the device of the sound induction ) and I have the right to impose my will so that my device is not used for personal purposes .
Professor 1 :