Monologue

Mr X Monologue from Easter

From Easter by August Strindberg

male · philosophical · 50 sec

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No, and for the following reasons. The man had no relatives or other connections who were dependent on him. He had lived out his period of vegetation and his place could soon be filled by some one who was needed more, while I, on the other hand, was indispensable to the happiness of my parents, my own happiness, and perhaps to science. Through the outcome of the affair I was cured of the desire to strike any more blows, and to satisfy an abstract justice I did not care to ruin the lives of my parents as well as my own life.

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Mr. X reflects on his life choices and the impact of his existence on his family and society, grappling with the notion of personal sacrifice for the greater good.

30s · determination · family · identity · sacrifice · justice

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