Monologue

Chasuble Monologue from The Importance of Being Earnest

From The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

male · philosophical · 1:07 min

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In Paris! (Shakes his head.) I fear that hardly points to any very serious state of mind at the last. You would no doubt wish me to make some slight allusion to this tragic domestic affliction next Sunday. (Jack presses his hand convulsively.) My sermon on the meaning of the manna in the wilderness can be adapted to almost any occasion, joyful, or, as in the present case, distressing. (All sigh.) I have preached it at harvest celebrations, christenings, confirmations, on days of humiliation and festal days. The last time I delivered it was in the Cathedral, as a charity sermon on behalf of the Society for the Prevention of Discontent among the Upper Orders. The Bishop, who was present, was much struck by some of the analogies I drew.

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Chasuble reflects on the need to address a tragic event in his upcoming sermon, revealing his ability to adapt his message to various circumstances while hinting at the deeper emotional weight of the situation.

40s · melancholy · identity · family · power · redemption

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