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Character
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Description
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Lines
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MOTHER:
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Kind, compassionate Jewish woman. The Quintessential mother.
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8
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FATHER:
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An intellectual. Loves teaching and explaining things to his
children, whom he loves very much.
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7
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DEBORAH:
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Youngest daughter, age 6. Very inquisitive. Abhors violence.
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8
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GLADYS:
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Middle child, age 8. Feisty, curious, likes to be complimented
and approved of.
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5
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JEREMIAH:
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Oldest boy, age 10. Intellectual like his father, but also very willful.
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7
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CAPTAIN OF THE SOLDIERS:
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Arrogant military man. Rules by power and manipulation.
A Syrian Greek.
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4
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SOLDIERS:
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Up to five Syrian Greeks. Cocky when in a power position. Meek
and intimidated when powerless or overpowered.
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5 each
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MATTATHIAS:
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Large man, in his 50s. A leader. Powerful. A strong will.
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9
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JUDAH:
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Mattathias’ eldest son. 33. A leader and incredibly clever
tactician.
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8
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JOHN:
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Mattathias’ son. 31. A fierce warrior, and fierce defender of
the faith.
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5
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JONATHAN:
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Mattathias’ son. 29. An intellectual. Would rather bargain than
fight, but willing to put his faith on the line.
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4
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SIMEON:
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Mattathias’ son. 26. Very concerned about how things are going
to get done. Has a strong faith, but is not a leader.
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8
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ELEAZAR:
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Mattathias’ youngest son. 23. A bit of a hot-head. Would rather
fight than negotiate. Impulsive and strong willed.
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3
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ISAAC:
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Middle-aged Jewish man, whiny, slippery. Clings to those in power.
Will do what is best for himself, if not others.
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3
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ANTIOCHUS:
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Cruel and ruthless Emperor of Judea. A Syrian Greek who insists
on absolute power and destroys those who stand in his way or
disobey him.
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2
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GENERALS SERON AND APPOLONIUS:
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Generals in the Syrian army. Cold-hearted ruthless killers who
love power. They follow Antiochus because he is the most
powerful man in Judea.
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2 each
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PRIESTS:
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Two Jewish priests who keep the Temples in Jerusalem in order and
lead the Jews in prayer. Responsible for keeping the Eternal
light burning.
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4 each
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JEWS:
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The members of Jewish faith in Judea who fight for their freedom
of religion.
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1 (chorus)
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MESSENGER:
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Jewish spy who brings word of the enemies’ movements. A nervous,
frightened man, who prefers to hide than fight.
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3
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