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Old Man Monologue from To Damascus

From To Damascus by August Strindberg

male · philosophical · 1:22 min

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Really! You know how superstitious people here are. As I went down to the river I heard this: a farmer said his horse shied at 'him'; another that the dogs got so fierce he'd had to tie them up. The ferryman swore his boat drew less water when 'he' got in. Superstition, but it has a basis in reality. You see, the world is full of strange occurrences, and we often attribute them to the supernatural. It gives us a sense of control, a way to explain the unexplainable. But what if there is something more? What if these beliefs are not just mere fantasies, but reflections of deeper truths? I have seen things that defy logic, things that make me question the very fabric of our existence. And yet, here we are, clinging to our rationality, dismissing the signs that are all around us. Perhaps it is time to open our eyes and embrace the mysteries that life presents.

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The Old Man reflects on the superstitions of the people around him, revealing a sense of confusion and skepticism about their beliefs as he observes their reactions to the world.

60 and up · confusion · superstition · isolation · fear · identity

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