Rodrigo Quast Monologue from Pandora's Box: A Tragedy in Three Acts

From Pandora's Box: A Tragedy in Three Acts by Frank Wedekind

male · defiant · 1:14 min

She honors in me the man of mind, not the man of might as you and all the others have done. That's over now. First they tore the clothes from one's body and then they waltzed around with the chambermaid. I'll be a skeleton before I'll let myself in again for such diversions! (LULU: Then why the devil do you pursue the unfortunate Geschwitz with your attentions?) Because the creature is of noble blood. I'm a man of the world, and can do distinguished conversation better than any of you. But now (with a gesture) my talk is hanging out of my mouth! Will you get me the money before to-morrow evening or won't you? (LULU: I have no money.) I'll have hen-droppings in my head before I'll let myself be put off with that! He'll give you his last cent if you'll only do your damned duty once! You lured the poor lad here, and now he can see where to scare up a suitable engagement for his accomplishments.

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