Monologue

Helmer Monologue from A Doll's House

From A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen

male · anguished · 58 sec

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And I hear he is a good worker, too. But I knew him when we were boys. It was one of those rash friendships that so often prove an incubus in afterlife. I may as well tell you plainly, we were once on very intimate terms with one another. But this tactless fellow lays no restraint on himself when other people are present. On the contrary, he thinks it gives him the right to adopt a familiar tone with me, and every minute it is “I say, Helmer, old fellow!” and that sort of thing. I assure you it is extremely painful for me. He would make my position in the Bank intolerable.

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Helmer expresses his discomfort and disdain for a former friend whose behavior threatens his professional reputation and personal dignity.

30s · disgust · identity · power · betrayal · ambition

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