Monologue

Lindkvist Monologue from Easter

From Easter by August Strindberg

male · defiant · 1:10 min

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No. I gather as much. The wolf, the angry wolf--eh? The rod--the rod--the giant of the mountains, who does not eat children--only scares them--eh? And I shall scare you--yes, out of your senses. Every piece of furniture must come out and I have the warrant in my pocket. And if there isn't enough--you'll go to jail, where neither sun nor stars shine.--Yes, I can eat children and widows when I am irritated.--And as for public opinion? Bah! I'll let that go hang. I have only to move to another city. You had a friend who is called Peter. He is a debater and was your student in oratory. But you wanted him to be a sort of prophet.--Well, he was faithless. He crowed twice, didn't he?

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Lindkvist confronts another character with a mix of threats and revelations, showcasing his anger and disdain for public opinion while asserting his power over the situation.

30s · anger · power · betrayal · fear · isolation

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