Monologue

Helmer Monologue from A Doll's House

From A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen

male · joyful · 57 sec

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You too, of course; we are both saved, both you and I. Look, he sends you your bond back. He says he regrets and repents—that a happy change in his life—never mind what he says! We are saved, Nora! No one can do anything to you. Oh, Nora, Nora!—no, first I must destroy these hateful things. Let me see—. __ No, no, I won’t look at it. The whole thing shall be nothing but a bad dream to me. __ There—now it doesn’t exist any longer. He says that since Christmas Eve you—. These must have been three dreadful days for you, Nora.

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Helmer expresses relief and joy at the return of a bond that signifies their salvation, while also grappling with the emotional turmoil of the recent events that have affected Nora.

30s · joy · redemption · freedom · family

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