Monologue

Axel Monologue from Easter

From Easter by August Strindberg

male · defiant · 1:00 min

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I feel that what you people are saying is false, but I haven't the time or energy to answer you now; but there is an answer! It's as if you were drawing a net about me while I sit absorbed in my work. I can feel the net winding about me, but my foot gets entangled when I want to kick it aside. But, you wait, if only I free my hands, I'll get out my knife and cut the meshes of your net! What were we talking about? Oh, yes, I was going to make a call. Give me my gloves and my overcoat. Good-bye, Bertha! Good-bye. Oh, yes,--where does Roubey live?

About this piece

Axel feels trapped by the opinions of others while he is focused on his work, expressing a strong desire to break free from their constraints.

30s · determination · freedom · isolation · identity · power

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