Monologue

Krogstad Monologue from A Doll's House

From A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen

male · anguished · 51 sec

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The matter never came into court; but every way seemed to be closed to me after that. So I took to the business that you know of. I had to do something; and, honestly, I don’t think I’ve been one of the worst. But now I must cut myself free from all that. My sons are growing up; for their sake I must try and win back as much respect as I can in the town. This post in the Bank was like the first step up for me—and now your husband is going to kick me downstairs again into the mud.

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Krogstad expresses his feelings of hopelessness and desperation as he reflects on his past choices and the impact they have on his future and his sons.

30s · despair · redemption · family · identity · power

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