Monologue

Bertha Monologue from Easter

From Easter by August Strindberg

female · anguished · 54 sec

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I don't want it. And you, Axel, you must help me. I'm not your equal when it's like that, but I could be if you would humble yourself once, just once! Don't think that you are alone in going to one of the jury to say a good word for another. If it were for yourself, it would be another matter, but for me--Forgive me! Now I beg of you as nicely as I know how. Lift me from my humiliating position to your side, and I'll be so grateful I shall never trouble you again with reminding you of my position. Never, Axel!

About this piece

Bertha pleads with Axel for support, expressing her feelings of inferiority and her desire to be seen as his equal, revealing her vulnerability and desperation.

20s · longing · power · humiliation · identity · redemption

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