After watching quite a few monologues “CURRENT EVENTS” by Neil Labute struck out to me as something i am able to relate to. In the beginning of the video she starts out with talking about what she wants in life and about her “American Experience.” She talks about being the next generation and her struggles and trying to build upon what her parents have gave her. She wants to believe she is living the “American Dream.” When she talks about sharing the dream aspired for her from her parents it gives a sense of being able to relate as many of our parents have made sacrifices for us live in a better world.  A world where we don’t have to deal with wars that are going on all the time.

She then starts talking about how we should get out of the middle east as they are not our problems and just leave them to it. She discusses how her problems are what matters to her and she is “designated driver” and not have to worry about others.

This monologue made a very strong impression on me because just like her i want to be able to not have to focus on other problems that are not my own. Just like her i want it to be about me.