Nora Monologue from A Doll's House

From A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen

female · anguished · 52 sec

That isn't the reason, Torvald. It is for your own sake. This fellow writes in the most scurrilous newspapers; you have told me so yourself. He can do you an unspeakable amount of harm. I am frightened to death of him-- (Helmer: Ah, I understand; it is recollections of the past that scare you.) What do you mean? (Helmer: Naturally you are thinking of your father.) Yes--yes, of course. Just recall to your mind what these malicious creatures wrote in the papers about papa, and how horribly they slandered him. I believe they would have procured his dismissal if the Department had not sent you over to inquire into it, and if you had not been so kindly disposed and helpful to him.

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