Monologue

Mr Fleu Monologue from The Imaginary Invalid

From The Imaginary Invalid by Molière

male · defiant · 1:25 min

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You ought not thus to sneer at physic, and make me lose my precious time. I came here for a good prescription, and I will go and tell Mr. Purgon that I have been prevented from executing his orders, and that I have been stopped in the performance of my duty. You’ll see, you’ll see. I have a great deal of respect for the profession, and I am not one to take it lightly. But when I come to you for help, I expect to be treated with the seriousness that my condition demands. I am not here to be mocked or to have my ailments dismissed as trivial. I have followed the advice of many, and I have come to you in good faith, hoping for relief. Yet, here I stand, met with derision instead of the care I seek. It is disheartening, to say the least. I implore you, let us not waste any more time. I need your expertise, not your scorn.

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Mr. Fleu expresses his frustration and anger at being dismissed by another character while emphasizing his commitment to fulfilling his medical duties.

40s · anger · power · authority · duty · frustration

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