Monologue

Peasant Monologue from Electra

From Electra by Euripides

any · contemplative · 52 sec

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Wilt thou have it so? I will take word to the old man. But go Quickly within, and whatso there thou find Set out for them. A woman, if her mind So turn, can light on many a pleasant thing To fill her board. And surely plenishing We have for this one day.--'Tis in such shifts As these, I care for riches, to make gifts To friends, or lead a sick man back to health With ease and plenty. Else small aid is wealth For daily gladness; once a man be done With hunger, rich and poor are all as one.

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The Peasant expresses a pragmatic approach to providing for Electra and her needs, reflecting on the importance of community and the shared human experience of hunger and health.

30s · hope · survival · wealth · community · health

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