Monologue

Mrs Warren Monologue from Mrs. Warren's Profession

From Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw

female · defiant · 1:09 min

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But you don’t know all that that means; youre too young. It means a new dress every day; it means theatres and balls every night; it means having the pick of all the gentlemen in Europe at your feet; it means a lovely house and plenty of servants; it means the choicest of eating and drinking; it means everything you like, everything you want, everything you can think of. And what are you here? A mere drudge, toiling and moiling early and late for your bare living and two cheap dresses a year. Think over it. Youre shocked, I know. I can nobody will blame you: you may take my word for that. I know what young girls are; and I know youll think better of it when you’ve turned it over in your mind.

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Mrs. Warren reflects on the lavish lifestyle that comes with her profession, contrasting it with the mundane existence of her daughter, urging her to reconsider her views on life and choices.

40s · longing · ambition · freedom · identity · power

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