Monologue

Laura Monologue from The Father

From The Father by August Strindberg

female · anguished · 1:06 min

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I don't know that. I ever thought or even intended what you think I did. It may be that a dim desire to get rid of you as an obstacle lay at the bottom of it, and if you see any design in my behavior, it is possible that it existed, although I was unconscious of it. I have never thought how it all came about, but it is the result of the course you yourself laid out, and before God and my conscience I feel that I am innocent, even if I am not. Your existence has lain like a stone on my heart--lain so heavily that I tried to shake off the oppressive burden. This is the truth, and if I have unconsciously struck you down, I ask your forgiveness.

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Laura grapples with her feelings of guilt and innocence in the face of her partner's accusations, revealing the emotional weight of their relationship.

30s · sadness · guilt · innocence · burden · forgiveness

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