Julie Monologue from The Father

From The Father by August Strindberg

female · anguished · 1:00 min

The trolls have indeed been at work this night. But, Jean, listen--come with me, I have money enough. (JEAN: Plenty?) Enough to start with. Go with me for I can't go alone--today, midsummer day. Think of the stuffy train, packed in with the crowds of people staring at one; the long stops at the stations when one would be speeding away. No, I cannot, I cannot! And then the memories, childhood's memories of midsummer day--the church decorated with birch branches and syringa blossoms; the festive dinner table with relations and friends, afternoon in the park, music, dancing, flowers and games--oh, one may fly, fly, but anguish and remorse follow in the pack wagon. (JEAN: I'll go with you--if we leave instantly--before it's too late.) Go and dress then. (She takes up bird cage.)

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