Papa, I feel myself that there is something wrong about my marriage. Something wrong, yes, wrong! Oh, if you only knew how heavy my heart is; this is unbearable! I am frightened and ashamed to confess this; Papa darling, you must help me, for heaven's sake. Oh, can't you tell me what I should do? (LEBEDIEFF: What is the matter, Sasha, what is it?) I am so frightened, more frightened than I have ever been before. (She glances around her) I cannot understand him now, and I never shall. He has not smiled or looked straight into my eyes once since we have been engaged. He is forever complaining and apologising for something; hinting at some crime he is guilty of, and trembling. I am so tired! There are even moments when I think--I think--that I do not love him as I should, and when he comes to see us, or talks to me, I get so tired! What does it mean, dear father? I am afraid. (LEBEDIEFF: My darling, my only child, do as your old father advises you; give him up!) (Frightened) Oh! How can you say that?

Sasha Monologue from Ivanoff: A Play

Rehearse Sasha's monologue