Monologue

Solness Monologue from The Master Builder

From The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen

male · philosophical · 1:05 min

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(Eagerly.) There we have it! There we have it, Hilda! There is the troll in you too, as in me. For it's the troll in one, you see--it is that that calls to the powers outside us. And then you must give in--whether you will or no. (HILDA: I almost think you are right, Mr. Solness.) (Walks about the room.) Oh, there are devils innumerable abroad in the world, Hilda, that one never sees. (HILDA: Devils, too?) (Stops.) Good devils and bad devils; light-haired devils and black-haired devils. If only you could always tell whether it is the light or dark ones that have got hold of you! (Paces about.) Ho-ho! Then it would be simple enough!

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30s · anticipation · identity · power · madness · freedom

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