Monologue

Kroll Monologue from Rosmersholm

From Rosmersholm by Henrik Ibsen

male · defiant · 1:14 min

Yes, my dear John, so now you know the sort of spirit of the age that has cast its shadow both over my home life and my official work. Ought I not to oppose this appalling, destructive, disorganising tendency with all the weapons I can lay my hands upon? Of course it is certainly my duty--and that both with my pen and my tongue. (Rosmer: But have you any hope that you can produce any effect in that way?) At all events I mean to take my share in the fight as a citizen. And I consider that it is the duty of every patriotic man, every man who is concerned about what is right, to do the same. And, I may as well tell you, that is really the reason why I have come here to see you to-night. (Rosmer: My dear fellow, what do you mean? What can I--?) You are going to help your old friends, and do as we are doing--take your share in it to the best of your ability.

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