I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream: Radio Dub
Harvey Quezada for Nimdok
Nimdok is one of the survivors in Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream," and his character is marked by a dark and complex history. Here are some characteristics and audition lines for Nimdok:
Characteristics:Haunted Past: Nimdok is deeply troubled by his past actions, which are gradually revealed to be linked to horrific experiments and atrocities. His guilt and regret weigh heavily on him.
Cowardice: Despite his intelligence, Nimdok often displays cowardice, avoiding confrontation and shirking responsibility for his past deeds.
Manipulative: Nimdok can be manipulative, using his cunning to influence others and serve his own interests, though this trait is often driven by his desperation to survive.
Introspective: He is highly introspective, often reflecting on the moral implications of his actions and the torment he faces under AM's rule.
Guilt-Ridden: The weight of his past actions fills Nimdok with immense guilt, which AM exploits to torment him further.
Survival Instinct: Despite his guilt and cowardice, Nimdok possesses a strong survival instinct, driven by a desperate desire to find redemption or escape.
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Nimdok's Confession: “You don’t understand the nightmares that haunt me, the memories I wish I could erase. AM knows, and it uses them against me, again and again. My sins... they are an endless loop of horror.”
Nimdok's Desperation: “I’ve seen the darkest parts of the human soul, and I’ve contributed to them. I thought I could forget, bury the past. But here, in AM's twisted world, there is no escape from what I’ve done. I must find a way to atone, or I’ll lose what’s left of my sanity.”
Nimdok's Manipulation: “Listen to me, if we want to survive another day, we must follow my plan. I know it sounds dangerous, but trust me, I’ve been through worse. We don’t have time for doubts—we need to act now.”
