Leonore Monologue from Honor: A Play in Four Acts

From Honor: A Play in Four Acts by Hermann Sudermann

female · defiant · 45 sec

No, Father. I can't play the part of the silent daughter any longer. If I am a member of the family I want to take part in this conversation. (Muhlingk: What is the meaning of all this ceremony?) Something very unfortunate has taken place in our family. (Muhlingk: I don't know anything----!) You needn't try to hide it from me. According to the rules of modern hypocrisy which are applied to the so-called young ladies, I ought to go about with downcast eyes and play the part of innocent ignorance. Under the circumstances that doesn't work. I have heard about the whole affair.

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