Soldiering On - A monologue from Talking Heads

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The story revolves around Muriel, who faces a dramatic shift in her life after her husband Ralph's death. Initially well-off, her fortune quickly dwindles when her son Giles mismanages the money, leaving her in a vulnerable position. As she becomes increasingly isolated, her daughter Margaret's troubled state adds to Muriel's despair. Ultimately, the play explores themes of familial neglect, loss, and the harsh realities of financial dependence, culminating in Muriel's loneliness and poverty.