Monologue

The Statue Monologue from Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy

From Man and Superman: A Comedy and a Philosophy by Bernard Shaw

male · philosophical · 42 sec

True. Remain obdurate, my boy. I wish I had killed you, as I should have done but for an accident. Then I should have come here; and you would have had a statue and a reputation for piety to live up to. Any news? (DON JUAN: Yes: your daughter is dead.) (puzzled) My daughter? (Recollecting) Oh! the one you were taken with. Let me see: what was her name? (DON JUAN: Ana.) To be sure: Ana. A goodlooking girl, if I recollect aright. Have you warned Whatshisname--her husband?

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