Monologue

Manders Monologue from Ghosts

From Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen

male · contemplative · 40 sec

To our human eyes many a step seems dubious, which afterwards proves-- (Wrings his hand.) But first of all, welcome, welcome home! Do not think, my dear Oswald--I suppose I may call you by your Christian name? (OSWALD: What else should you call me?) Very good. What I wanted to say was this, my dear Oswald you must not think that I utterly condemn the artist's calling. I have no doubt there are many who can keep their inner self unharmed in that profession, as in any other.

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