Monologue

Dmitri Monologue from Vera

From Vera by Oscar Wilde

male · anguished · 1:04 min

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Hush! Vera; be calm. You must not let my father know; it would kill him. I thought I could free Russia. I heard men talk of Liberty one night in a café. I had never heard the word before. It seemed to be a new god they spoke of. I joined them. It was there all the money went. Five months ago they seized us. They found me printing the paper. I am going to the mines for life. I could not write. I thought it would be better to let you think I was dead; for they are bringing me to a living tomb. VERA ((looking round.)). You must escape, Dmitri. I will take your place.

About this piece

Dmitri confesses to Vera about his imprisonment and the dire consequences of his revolutionary actions, revealing his deep sense of hopelessness and the burden of his choices.

20s · despair · freedom · sacrifice · identity · family

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