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| Character | Moritz???? | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Teenager (13-19) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Angry, Depressed, Lamenting, Frustrated, Reminiscing life story/Telling a story, Pondering/Pensive | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Year | 1892 | |
| Period | 19th Century | |
| Genre | Romance, Drama | |
| Description | Moritz expresses his frustrations with life | |
| Location | ACT II, Scene 7 | |
Summary
The story is set in 1891 Germany and deals with the life of three teenagers on the road of self-discovery. They are Wendla Bergman, Melchior Gabor and Moritz Steiffel. They all are approaching puberty and as a consequence their attention is consumed by the metamorphosis of their bodies and their curiosity about sex and relationships. They have problems at school and in their families, who refuse to explain to them what is happening to them. The character delivering the monologue, Moritz, has failed his exams and his father has slapped him declaring him the disgrace of the family. In desperation, he asks Melchior's mother to help him flee to America but she refuses to help. He then runs into the woods with a gun, planning to kill himself.
In this monologue, suicidal and alone, Moritz expresses his frustrations, thinking about life, love, his virginity and death.
In this monologue, suicidal and alone, Moritz expresses his frustrations, thinking about life, love, his virginity and death.
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| Excerpt |
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| MORITZ: "The sooner the better. I don't belong here. Let them kick each other to bits. I'll shut the door behind me and walk away into freedom. Why should I let them push me about?...." |
