Monologue

Egmont Monologue

From Egmont by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

male · defiant · 1:33 min

Rehearse this freeFind more monologues
We shall know in that case how to defend ourselves. Let him assemble the Knights of the Golden Fleece; we will submit ourselves to their decision. (Orange: What if the sentence were to precede the trial? punishment, the sentence?) It were an injustice of which Philip is incapable; a folly which I cannot impute either to him or to his counsellors. (Orange: And how if they were both unjust and foolish?) No, Orange, it is impossible. Who would venture to lay hands on us? The attempt to capture us were a vain and fruitless enterprize. No, they dare not raise the standard of tyranny so high. The breeze that should waft these tidings over the land would kindle a mighty conflagration. And what object would they have in view? The king alone has no power either to judge or to condemn us and would they attempt our lives by assassination? They cannot intend it. A terrible league would unite the entire people. Direful hate and eternal separation from the crown of Spain would, on the instant, be forcibly declared.

About this piece

30s · determination · power · freedom · betrayal · honor

Rehearse Egmont's monologue

Run it out loud with a spotlight that follows your voice, line by line, until it's off the page. Free to start, no credit card.

Rehearse freeStart rehearsing

More from Egmont