Monologue

Christine Monologue from Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts

From Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts by August Strindberg

female · defiant · 46 sec

I wished to see if I had the strength to take care of myself. Olof, would you sacrifice me to your mother, if she demanded it? (Olof: I cannot answer such a question offhand.) I'll do it in your place. It pleases you to submit willingly to your mother's will and wish because you are strong--and I, on the other hand, feel hurt by doing so, for I am weak. I will never do it! (Olof: Not if I ask you?) That's more than you can ask. Or would you have me hate her?--Tell me, Olof, what is meant by a "harlot"?

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