Monologue

Hjalmar Monologue from The Wild Duck

From The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen

male · contemplative · 46 sec

I’ve forgotten the rest, I tell you. But you may take my word for it, these dainties are not very satisfying. Sit down there by the table and read out the list, and I’ll describe the dishes to you. See here, Hedvig. It is really most extraordinary what things the bread-winner of a family is expected to remember, and if he forgets the least of them--he’s sure to be treated to black looks. Well, one gets used to that, too. Have you peeped in there this evening, father?

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