Monologue

Philosopher Monologue from The Harlequinade: An Excursion

From The Harlequinade: An Excursion by Dion Clayton Calthrop

male · philosophical · 56 sec

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(Very definitely indeed.) There are no gods. Though from time to time it has been necessary to invent them. (PANTALOON: Why, it's my friend, the philosopher!) Pardon me. Nothing so unpractical. I am a Political Economist. I write Blue Books. I make laws. (MERCURY: Can you row us over?) What a question! I have established several rowing academies. I know how rowing is done. But, as a matter of fact, I cannot row. Still it's of little consequence, for the boat was given to a museum some time ago. Besides, the latest theories tell us that there is no other side.

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40s · confusion · identity · power · freedom · madness

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