dialogue anglais

Writing time p.19

The scene takes place in Mali’s house, when he came back home. Jagan and Mali are having dinner and Jagan starts to ask questions about his son’s future plans.

_”So... what do you want to do after high school?” Jagan asked with an innocent air.

_”Well,” said Mali with hesitation,” I wanted to talk about this with you. But to tell you the truth, I fear your reaction.”

_”Oh… really? Actually I had a discussion with your uncle Paul who teaches at your high school,” responded his father, “and I don’t really agree about what you want to do after school! Why America? Why?”

_”I know it seems strange” Mali explained, “but I’ve got good reasons! I want to…”

_ “I don’t care why you want to go there” interrupted his father. “Did you think about your family? You won’t see us any more!” he shouted desperately to his son.

A brief moment of silence reigned in the kitchen, then the son retorted:

_”I know dad, but please… try to understand me” entrusted Mali.” I’m aware that I’ll be separated from my family, but I long to discover a new country and new cultures, you can’t forbid me to realize my dream!”

_”Of course… but I’m worried about you. I know that you feel may betrayed as a result of my reaction, but it’s hard for me to let my son leave the house” reminded Jagan.

_”Whatever your you decision will be, I want you to know that I’ll realize my dream, one way or another!” protested Mali, annoyed by his father’s reaction before standing up from his chair and leaving his room.