“The Rattrap”- Pantomime Play Script
By- Team 1 [Arya Vishal Mane, Jayantika Ranjan, Roachelle Birari, Arpita Bhojane]
Narrator: In a quiet, snow-covered forest, lived a poor peddler who wandered about selling
rattraps.
He was a man who saw the world as one big rattrap, full of temptations that lured people into
trouble. Little did he know, his own life was about to take a surprising turn.
(The peddler walks through the forest, shivering from the cold, clutching his bundle of
rattraps.)
Narrator: One evening, as the peddler trudged along, he spotted an old, weather-beaten
cabin. Seeking shelter from the bitter cold, he knocked on the door.
(The peddler knocks on an imaginary door. The cabin owner, an elderly man, opens it and
welcomes him inside with a warm gesture.)
Narrator: The kind old man invited the peddler in, sharing his meal and a warm fire. They
talked late into the night, with the old man showing genuine kindness and hospitality.
(They sit by the fire, sharing food. The peddler smiles, feeling warmth and gratitude.)
Narrator: The next morning, the peddler thanked the old man and continued on his journey.
But as he left, he couldn't resist the temptation of the old man's money pouch, which he had
noticed the night before.
(The peddler sneaks to the pouch with thirty kronors , takes it, and quickly leaves the cabin,
looking guilty butdetermined.)
Narrator: With the stolen money, the peddler wandered deeper into the forest, feeling more
trapped by his actions than ever. The woods seemed to close in on him, making him feel like a
prisoner in his own rattrap.
(The peddler walks through the forest, looking anxious and lost.)
Narrator: Hours later, exhausted and remorseful, the peddler stumbled upon an iron forge. As
he warmed himself by the fire, he was mistaken for an old regimental comrade by the
ironmaster. Despite the peddler's reluctance and fear of being discovered, the ironmaster
insisted he come to their grand manor for Christmas. However, the peddler resisted.
(Edla, the ironmaster's daughter, enters with a compassionate smile. She gestures warmly,
inviting the peddler to join them.)
(The peddler looks hesitant but is persuaded by her kindness.)
(They arrive at the manor. Edla opens the door and gestures for the peddler to enter, showing
him the warmth of the home.)
Narrator: The next morning, the ironmaster saw the peddler in better light and realized his
mistake.
(The ironmaster looks stern and the peddler looks guilty and ashamed. Edla gestures to her
father to show understanding and forgiveness.)
Narrator: Despite her father’s initial protests, Edla insisted on treating the peddler with
dignity.
(They sit at a table, sharing a meal. The peddler appears torn between guilt and gratitude.)
Narrator: Over the next few days, the peddler experienced the warmth of human kindness
and began to change.
(The peddler helps with chores around the manor, gradually shedding his guilt and embracing
gratitude.)
Narrator: On Christmas morning, the peddler left a small gift for Edla—a rattrap and a letter.
He also returned the stolen money, leaving a note of apology and the money pouch on the
table, hoping for forgiveness.
(The peddler writes an imaginary note and places the money pouch and rattrap on the table.
He looks relieved and at peace.)
Narrator: Touched by Edla's kindness and reflecting on his actions, the peddler decided to
change his ways. He realized that kindness and redemption were more powerful than any
rattrap.
(Edla finds the rattrap, letter, and money pouch. She reads the letter and looks deeply moved
and happy, showing understanding and forgiveness.)
Narrator: Edla smiled, knowing her compassion had made a difference and that the peddler
had been given a chance for a new beginning.
(The peddler walks away from the manor with a look of hope and determination.)
Narrator: As he made his way through the snow-covered forest, the peddler felt a sense of
peace. His journey had become a testament to the power of forgiveness and the chance for a
new beginning.
End.