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Manders Monologue from Ghosts

From Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen

male · inspirational · 1:49 min

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Only think, now, how you are bound to consider the interests of this Orphanage, which you decided on founding at a time when--if I understand you rightly--you thought very differently on spiritual matters. (MRS. ALVING: Oh, yes; I quite admit that. But it was about the Orphanage--) It was about the Orphanage we were to speak; yes. All I say is: prudence, my dear lady! And now let us get to business. (Opens the packet, and takes out a number of papers.) Do you see these? (MRS. ALVING: The documents?) All--and in perfect order. I can tell you it was hard work to get them in time. I had to put on strong pressure. The authorities are almost morbidly scrupulous when there is any decisive step to be taken. But here they are at last. (Looks through the bundle.) See! here is the formal deed of gift of the parcel of ground known as Solvik in the Manor of Rosenvold, with all the newly constructed buildings, schoolrooms, master's house, and chapel. And here is the legal fiat for the endowment and for the Bye-laws of the Institution. Will you look at them? (Reads.) "Bye-laws for the Children's Home to be known as 'Captain Alving's Foundation.'"

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Manders presents the formal documents related to the establishment of a children's home, reflecting his determination and the challenges faced in the process.

30s · anticipation · power · redemption · family · ambition

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