Monologue

Arkadina Monologue from The Sea-Gull

From The Sea-Gull by Anton Chekhov

female · melancholic · 1:16 min

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I agree with you, but do not let us talk about plays or atoms now. This is such a lovely evening. Listen to the singing, friends, how sweet it sounds. (PAULINA: Yes, they are singing across the water.) (To TRIGORIN) Sit down beside me here. Ten or fifteen years ago we had music and singing on this lake almost all night. There are six houses on its shores. All was noise and laughter and romance then, such romance! The young star and idol of them all in those days was this man here, (Nods toward DORN) Doctor Eugene Dorn. He is fascinating now, but he was irresistible then. But my conscience is beginning to prick me. Why did I hurt my poor boy? I am uneasy about him. (Loudly) Constantine! Constantine! (MASHA: Shall I go and find him?) If you please, my dear.

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Arkadina reflects on a nostalgic past filled with joy and music, while grappling with her feelings of guilt and concern for her son, Constantine.

40s · sadness · family · romance · regret · identity

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