Monologue

Mar Monologue from The Learned Women

From The Learned Women by Molière

female · sarcastic · 54 sec

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Learned people are only good to preach in a pulpit, and I have said a thousand times that I wouldn't have a learned man for my husband. Learning is not at all what is wanted in a household. Books agree badly with marriage, and if ever I consent to engage myself to anybody, it will be to a husband who has no other book but me, who doesn't know a from b --no offence to you, Madam--and, in short, who would be clever only for his wife. (Footnote: In this scene, as in act ii. scenes v. and vi., Martine speaks very correctly at times.)

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30s · disgust · identity · power · gender roles · marriage

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