I mean, of course, when Torvald is no longer as devoted to me as he is now; when my dancing and dressing-up and reciting have palled on him; then it may be a good thing to have something in reserve–[Breaking off.] Dost thou love me? For that which thou hast heard me speak to-night. Miss Julie was raised with massive financial advantages, but she was also raised in total chaos. At the beginning of the play, the author indicates that Julie’s mother … While ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ offers audiences plenty of laughs (and horrors), it also carries a few heavy themes. A summary of Part X (Section6) in August Strindberg's Miss Julie. He couldn't proceed against him, wasn't allowed to pay his wife's friend, and couldn't prove that it was his wife's money. And we used to fill them in with snow and make them smooth and slide down them all day…and it was very dangerous you know…far too steep…and sure enough one day a kid named Rufus came down too fast and hit the sidewalk…and we saw his face just split open right there in front of us…and I remember standing there looking at his bloody open face thinking that was the end of Rufus. Joseph Kisiday June 25, 2018, 9:24 am, Nerdy Her hands shook so that she couldn’t hit the right keys! Clamb’ring to hang, an envious sliver broke, Read the monologue for the role of Miss Julie from the script for Miss Julie by August Strindberg. LOVE, by I may tell you that there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest, and another thing called payment in installments, and it is always so dreadfully difficult to manage them. Monologue Length: 1:25 – 2:00 “And for that matter I have no secrets. […] He must have more striking features to catch me, I promise you. “My sister, Veronica, and I did this double act and my husband, Charlie, traveled around with us. So one night. Don’t laugh at me! She tells him that her mother was a feminist and took over the management of their home. And a sweet little guy – like Seymour…”, Lynn Nottage’s play is set in 1905 and chronicles the journey of a young woman following her dreams in New York City. It blots thy beauty as frosts do bite the meads. They are finally attempting to break free from their family ties. Monologue Length: Up to 2:15, “Fie, fie, unknit that threat’ning unkind brow There with fantastic garlands did she come Jasmine Middleton My mother became ill—what it was I don’t know, but she often had cramps and acted queerly—sometimes hiding in the attic or the orchard, and would even be gone all night at times. I curse the moment I was conceived in my mother's womb. That is the crux of Miss Julie's problem, and that is the destabilizing effect that Jean, the good-looking valet, has on her. I bought a villa near Mentone because he fell ill there, and for three years I knew no rest either by day or night; the sick man wore me out, and my soul dried up. There on the pendant boughs her coronet weeds Yet, if thou swear’st. You see, my mother … Broadway Plays That Need A Revival NOW! Set in Ireland in this adaptation, it had its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. Sensible, good-natured; I like all that. In one of theatre’s most known works written by Tennessee Williams, Blanche DuBois shares her discovery of love and its tumultuous and tragic downfall. However, if he be so young, so handsome, and so everything as you mention, I believe he’ll do still. Privacy Policy • Theatre Links. Then I found out. But I was unlucky. “I dream of a place where we could be together at last… It’s just a daydream of mine. I had to sit down while they got me a glass of water! Dramatic MonologuesMonologuesMonologues For Women. He came to me for help. That liberal shepherds give a grosser name, When it comes to drama, Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III’ doesn’t fall short – as shown by this monologue spoken by the complex and emotionally-driven Lady Anne…, “Set down, set down your honourable load, It has been by no means easy for me to meet my engagements punctually. It’s spoken by Kate Hardcastle (also known as “Miss Hardcastle), the story’s heroine who yearns for true love. Dost thou love me? When down her weedy trophies and herself What I have spoke; but farewell compliment! Miss Julie says: You only say that. What I have spoke; but farewell compliment! A woman moved is like a fountain troubled, “Cremuel– tell the Ambassador of the bill you are bringing into Parliament. There was something different about the boy, a nervousness, a softness and tenderness which wasn’t like a man’s, although he wasn’t the least bit effeminate looking–still–that thing was there…. Kailey Hansen And you know what? Hot Those were five terrible years for me, as you can fancy. And right away, he could. Of crowflowers, nettles, daisies, and long purples. LOL Just me. I may even let you touch my shroud. Mine. Unkindness may do much; And his unkindness may defeat my life, But never taint my love. And in no sense is meet or amiable. And suddenly I longed to be back in Russia, my own land, with my little girl…. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. She didn’t know who you were. October 25, 2018, 9:50 am, by If thou dost love, pronounce it faithfully. I didn’t find out anything till after our marriage when we’d run away and come back and all I knew was I’d failed him in some mysterious way and wasn’t able to give the help he needed but couldn’t speak of! No? OMG All rights reserved. She will call my daughter Princess, or I shall make her suffer.”, A devoted yet overprotective mother involves herself with the business of her children in this monologue from the acclaimed play, ‘The Glass Menagerie’. When she "falls" for him, she means it. LOVE, Trending But trust me, gentleman, I’ll prove more true You see, my mother was not of noble birth. Miss Julie: Kill me! I wanted you to know that about me.”, And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson… The story of ‘The Graduate’ has graced both screen and stage, an acclaimed script accompanying both. Angry ... My mother became ill--what it was I don't know, but she often had cramps and acted queerly--sometimes hiding in the attic or the orchard, and would even be gone all night at times. Now for the last number in our act, we did these 20 acrobatic tricks in a row, one, two, three, four, five…splits, spread eagles, flip flops, back flips, one right after the other. [Listens.]”. I know thou wilt say ‘Ay’; And I will take thy word. At lovers’ perjuries, He’d lost his tongue during a nasty fight over a chicken when I was a baby, so I never heard him speak, no complaints, no praise, no gentle words, no goodbye. The setting is an estate of a count in Sweden. I have not been able to put aside much from my housekeeping money, for Torvald must have a good table. This was truly being God…”, This play’s leading lady is a model housewife and mother plagued by an inner discontentment for her “perfect” world. And not impute this yielding to light love, Angry Miss Julie takes place in the kitchen of the Count's manor house on a Midsummer's Eve. And suddenly I longed to be back in Russia, my own land, with my little girl…. I'd sacrifice my life for a true coward, you know. I have had to save a little here and there, where I could, you understand. He could sing. Publication date [1918] Publisher New York : Boni and Liveright Collection cdl; americana Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor University of California Libraries Language English. It has been by no means easy for me to meet my engagements punctually. My husband died of champagne—he drank terribly—and to my misfortune, I fell in love with another man and went off with him, and just at that time—it was my first punishment, a blow that hit me right on the head—here, in the river… my boy was drowned, and I went away, quite away, never to return, never to see this river again…I shut my eyes and ran without thinking, but he ran after me… without pity, without respect. A little development that I dream of. What nonsense! I curse the moment I first laid eyes on you! But our cold maids do dead men’s fingers call them. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. Wife to thy Edward, to thy slaughter’d son, I assured her she did, that you had been going to classes since early in January. I sympathized with my father, but I took my mother's part, for I didn't know the true circumstances. Jean’s complex character first appears one way to Miss Julie, the play’s protagonist, before showing his true colors. I didn’t know that. Oh, how I hate you! “Oh, my sins…. October 2, 2018, 3:28 pm, by But then reserved, and sheepish, that’s much against him. Perhaps the most iconic tragedy to date, ‘Romeo And Juliet’ bare countless woeful speeches. Else would a maiden blush bepaint my cheek I have had to save a little here and there, where I could, you understand. LOL I shall tell you, Ambassador, what will happen to Mary. June 1, 2018, 12:04 pm, by She is the only person besides my maternal grandmother who truly loved me and now I don’t have anyone. “When I was very small…we used to take our sleds out in the wintertime and the only hills we had were the ice covered stone steps of some houses down the street. OMG To watch the night in storms, the day in cold, And my daughters are and shall be royal princesses. Monologue Length: 0:50 – 1:10, “One woe doth tread upon another’s heel, Muddy, ill-seeming, thick, bereft of beauty, English acting by the spanish actress Nuria Onetti.