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Aslaksen Monologue from An Enemy of the People

From An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen

male · defiant · 1:15 min

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We shall proceed with the greatest moderation, Doctor. Moderation is always my aim; it is the greatest virtue in a citizen—at least, I think so. (Dr. Stockmann: It is well known to be a characteristic of yours, Mr. Aslaksen.) Yes, I think I may pride myself on that. And this matter of the water supply is of the greatest importance to us small tradesmen. The Baths promise to be a regular gold-mine for the town. We shall all make our living out of them, especially those of us who are householders. That is why we will back up the project as strongly as possible. And as I am at present Chairman of the Householders' Association. (Dr. Stockmann: Yes—?) And, what is more, local secretary of the Temperance Society—you know, sir, I suppose, that I am a worker in the temperance cause?

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30s · anticipation · power · ambition · community · economic prosperity

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