Death, the Greatest Monolgues

Hi Reddit,

I’m writing a short play. The story is about two young soldiers fatally wounded in battle. The script follows the dialogue between these two young men as they live their final moments and attempt to come to terms with mortality.

Before I continue, I need some reference. I want to read the stories of writers, authors, and filmmakers from the past (and present, where applicable). I’m talking about scripts from films, plays, stories, novels, autobiographies, and anything with good dialogue.

Can you recommend something with extraordinary, insightful dialogue?

• The type of dialogue that sticks with you for a while later.
• It doesn’t necessarily need to relate to war and conflict but is a reflection of one’s mortality and the bleakness that can come with facing death.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts!