Into the Woods Lines (Jack's Mother)

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NARRATOR: Jack, on the other hand, had no father and his mother-

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The lines of Jack's mother in the broadway musical of "Into the Woods"

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NARRATOR: Jack, on the other hand, had no father and his mother-

I wish I wish my son were not a fool I wish my house was not a mess I wish the cow was full of milk I wish the walls were full of gold I wish a lot of things. You foolish child! What in heaven's name are you doing with the cow inside the house?

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Jack: A warm environment might be just what Milky-White needs to produce his milk.

It's a she! How many times must I tell you? Only "she"s can give milk.

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Cinderella: Quick little birds, flick through the ashes, pick and peck but swiftly sift through the ashes! Into the pot!

Listen well, son. Milky-White must be taken to market.

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JACK: But, Mother, no - he's the best cow -

Was. Was! She's been dry for a week. We've no food nor money, and no choice but to sell her while she can still command a price.

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JACK: But Milky-White is my best friend in the whole world!

Look at her! There are bugs on her dugs There are flies in her eyes There's a lump on her rump big enough to be a hump

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Jack: But-

Son, We've no time to sit and dither, While her withers wither with herAnd no one keeps a cow for a friend! Sometimes I fear you're touched.

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Witch: Especially the beans.

Now listen to me, Jack. Lead Milky-White to market and fetch the best price you can. Take no less than five pounds. Are you listening to me?

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(are you listening to me?) Jack: Yes.

Now how much are you to ask?

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JACK: No more than five pounds.

Less. Than five.

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Jack: Into the woods to sell a friend-

Aww Someday you'll have a real pet, Jack.

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I Know Things Now happens. Narrator: And so the Baker, with the second article in hand, feeling braver and more satisfied than he had ever felt, ran back through the Woods. As for the lad Jack:

Only a dolt would exchange a cow for beans!

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Jack - Mother, no-

To bed without supper for you!

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(Bakers wife starts to run) Baker's Wife: No! Get the hair!

Excuse me, young woman. Have you encountered a boy with blonde hair and a sunny, though occasionally vague, disposition, answering to the name of Jack?

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Baker's Wife: Not the one partial to a white cow?

He's the one.

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Baker's Wife: Have you seen the cow?

No, and I don't care to ever again. Children can be very queer about their animals. You be careful with your children...

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Baker's Wife: I have no children.

That's okay, too.

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Baker's Wife: Well, I've not seen your son today.

I hope he didn't go up that beanstalk again. Quit while you're ahead, I say. Jack! Jack!

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On the Steps of the Palace happens. The prince and steward and baker family all fight over slippers. Cinderella's Prince: Do as he says. He's obviously a spirit of some sort, and we only need one.

(screaming) There's a dead giant in my backyard! I heard Jack coming down the beanstalk, calling for his axe. And when he reached the bottom he took it and began hacking down the stalk. Suddenly, with a crash, the beanstalk fell, but there was no Jack. For all I know, he's been crushed by the ogre.

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Cinderella's Prince: We must be off. I need my rest before tomorrow's search is to commence.

Doesn't anyone care a Giant has fallen from the sky?

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Cinderella's Prince: He is dead, is he not?

With such a thud, I would suppose.

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Baker: You could do that? Witch: Now!

(sees Jack) There you are! I've been worried sick.

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JACK: Mother, look. The most beautiful harp.

You've stolen too much! You could have been killed coming down that plant.

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Look milky white its the butcher! The baker. The baker!

What can we do for you, sir?

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Baker: I'm here to investigate the destruction that was wrought upon our house today.

Jack has been home with me all day.

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Jack: I can recognize a Giant's footstep! I could go to your house-

You'll do no such thing!

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Baker: Any help at all-

I am sorry, but you'll get none from us. No one cared when there was a giant in my backyard! I don't remember you volunteering to come to my aid.

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Baker: A giant in your backyard is one thing. A crushed home is quite another.

Look, young man. Giants never strike the same house twice. I wouldn't worry.

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Cinderella: I will take this news up with the Prince when he returns. Thank you.

I'm going off to sell the harp, Jack.

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Jack: Mother, no!

Jack. Listen to me! We don't want that harp around here when there's a giant on the loose.

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Jack: But I know how to kill a giant!

Please! We've had our fill of giants!

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Jack: But mother, if I could help-

Enough! Promise me, son, you won't leave your surroundings!

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Jack: But Mother, I'm a man now.

You're still a little boy in your mother's eyes. I want you to promise. Promise!

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Giant: Must I search among you for the lad? Everyone: No!

Jack is just a boy! We had no food to eat and he sold his beloved cow in exchange for magic beans. If anyone is to be punished, it's the man who made that exchange.

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Giant: He was your responsibility. Now I must punish him for his wrongs!

We've suffered too. Do you think it was a picnic disposing of your husband's remains?

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Giant: You are getting me angry!

What about our anger? What about our loss? Who has been flouncing through our kingdom?

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Steward: Shhh. Be quiet.

I'll hide my son and you'll never find him!

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Baker: Don't upset the giant.

You'll never, never find him!

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Giant: I'm warning you!

And if you don't go back this instant, we'll get you for all that you've done! We'll-

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Baker: She's in poor condition. Baker's Wife: Wake up.

Don't let them get Jack.

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Baker's Wife: We won't.

Promise me you won't let him be hurt. As I lay here at death's door.

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Baker: I'll do all I can.

Promise! Promise!

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