Monologue

Engstrand Monologue from Ghosts: A Domestic Tragedy in Three Acts

From Ghosts: A Domestic Tragedy in Three Acts by Henrik Ibsen

male · defiant · 1:44 min

Rehearse this freeFind more monologues
Oh, a high-class eating-house, of course--not a pigsty for common sailors. Damn it, no; it would be a place ships' captains and first mates would come to; really good sort of people, you know. (Regina: And what should I--?) You would help there: But only to make show, you know. You wouldn't find it hard work, I can promise you, my girl. You should do exactly as you liked. (Regina: Oh, yes, quite so!) But we must have some women in the house; that is as clear as daylight. Because in the evening we must make the place a little attractive--some singing and dancing, and that sort of thing. Remember they are seafolk--wayfarers on the waters of life! (Coming nearer to her.) Now don't be a fool and stand in your own way, Regina. What good are you going to do here? Will this education, that your mistress has paid for, be of any use? You are to look after the children in the new Home, I hear. Is that the sort of work for you? Are you so frightfully anxious to go and wear out your health and strength for the sake of these dirty brats?

About this piece

40s · disgust · ambition · identity · power · isolation

Rehearse Engstrand'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 Ghosts: A Domestic Tragedy in Three Acts