Monologue

Laura Monologue from The Machine

From The Machine by Upton Sinclair

female · anguished · 1:35 min

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In every way imaginable. My whole life is based upon them... everything that I have and enjoy is stained with the guilt of them... the house in which I live, the clothing that I wear, the food that I eat. And I shall never again know what it is to be happy, while I have that fact upon my conscience. Don't you see? (HEGAN: I see.) I tried all night to find you. I wanted to have a chance to talk with you, quietly. And, now, instead, I have to do it here, amid all the rush and strain of this dreadful Wall Street. But so it is... I must say it here. Father, I have come to plead with you, to plead with you upon my knees. Listen to me... don't turn me away! (HEGAN: What do you wish me to do?) First of all, I wish you to give up this illegal advantage that you have gained. I wish you to stop this decision, and give the people the victory to which they are entitled.

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20s · despair · guilt · power · family · social justice

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