Monologue

Helmer Monologue from A Doll's House

From A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen

male · joyful · 55 sec

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And suffered agonies, and seen no way out but—. No, we won’t call any of the horrors to mind. We will only shout with joy, and keep saying, “It’s all over! It’s all over!” Listen to me, Nora. You don’t seem to realise that it is all over. What is this?—such a cold, set face! My poor little Nora, I quite understand; you don’t feel as if you could believe that I have forgiven you. But it is true, Nora, I swear it; I have forgiven you everything. I know that what you did, you did out of love for me.

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Helmer expresses his relief and joy at having forgiven Nora, while also acknowledging the emotional turmoil they have both experienced.

30s · joy · love · forgiveness · redemption · family

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