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Baron Wildenhaim Monologue from Lovers' Vows

From Lovers' Vows by August von Kotzebue

male · contemplative · 1:35 min

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Birth and fortune. Yet, if I thought my daughter absolutely disliked him, or that she loved another, I would not thwart a first affection;—no, for the world, I would not. (sighing.) But that her affections are already bestowed, is not probable. (MR. ANHALT: Are you of opinion that she will never fall in love?) Oh! no. I am of opinion that no woman ever arrived at the age of twenty without that misfortune.—But this is another subject.—Go to Amelia—explain to her the duties of a wife and of a mother.—If she comprehends them, as she ought, then ask her if she thinks she could fulfil those duties, as the wife of Count Cassel. (MR. ANHALT: I will.—But—I—Miss Wildenhaim— confused. I—I shall—I—I shall obey your commands.) Do so. (gives a deep sigh.) Ah! so far this weight is removed; but there lies still a heavier next my heart.—You understand me.—How is it, Mr. Anhalt? Have you not yet been able to make any discoveries on that unfortunate subject?

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40s · melancholy · love · family · duty · identity

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