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Manders Monologue from Ghosts

From Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen

male · anguished · 1:02 min

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And thus you have become a stranger to him. (MRS. ALVING: No! no! I am not.) Yes, you are; you must be. And in what state of mind has he returned to you? Bethink yourself well, Mrs. Alving. You sinned greatly against your husband;--that you recognise by raising yonder memorial to him. Recognise now, also, how you have sinned against your son--there may yet be time to lead him back from the paths of error. Turn back yourself, and save what may yet be saved in him. For (With uplifted forefinger) verily, Mrs. Alving, you are a guilt-laden mother! This I have thought it my duty to say to you. (Silence.)

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Manders confronts Mrs. Alving about her past sins and the impact on her son, urging her to take responsibility and seek redemption.

40s · anguish · guilt · redemption · family · betrayal

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