I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream: Radio Dub
Mr. Moron for Gorrister
Gorrister is one of the central characters in Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream." His character is defined by a sense of weariness and existential despair, which reflect the hopelessness of their situation. Here are some characteristics and audition lines for Gorrister:
Characteristics:Disillusionment: Gorrister is deeply disillusioned with the world and their predicament. He often reflects on the futility of their existence under AM's control.
Cynicism: His experiences have made him highly cynical, and he frequently expresses a bleak outlook on life and their chances of escape.
Leadership Qualities: Despite his cynicism, Gorrister has moments where he takes on a leadership role, trying to guide the group and make sense of their suffering.
Weariness: Gorrister is physically and emotionally exhausted. The relentless torment has worn him down, and his weariness is palpable in his interactions with the others.
Reflective: He often reflects on the past, the world before AM, and the choices that led them to their current state. This introspection highlights his deep sense of loss and regret.
Resentment
Gorrister's Reflection: “Once, I believed in something greater, a purpose beyond this nightmare. But AM has stripped that away, leaving us with nothing but our regrets. I can’t help but think of all the choices we made, the roads we didn’t take. It’s all meaningless now.”
Gorrister's Cynicism: “Hope? There’s no hope left. AM sees to that. Every glimmer of light is snuffed out, every escape route blocked. We’re puppets on strings, dancing to its sadistic tune. And we’re the ones who have to live with the pain.”
Gorrister's Leadership: “Listen, we have to stay together. If we let AM break us apart, we’re finished. I know it’s hard, I know it feels like there’s no way out. But if we keep fighting, if we refuse to give in, maybe... just maybe, we’ll find a way to survive.”
