A Dark Heart
In the drama monologue A Dark Heart, Henrick is taken back by his children’s resistance to welcoming and inviting Filippa into their home.
Featured Monologue – A Dark Heart
HENRICK: You better mind yourself young man. Her mother worked for us, that’s true, but that gives you no right to look down on her. You are no better than she was. No better!
We have taken in Filippa because we saw her as part of this family, because we can offer her an opportunity in life that she deserves to have. The same opportunity your mother and I provide for the both of you. Yes, she isn’t your sister by blood but she is your sister by heart. And let that stand for something. She needs us and one day you may need her. Be careful with the mistakes you both make, you are my children, I love you both dearly but I will not tolerate a dark heart.
Filippa is your equal, nothing more and certainly nothing less. I will forgive today’s comments, so long as you both apologize to Filippa this instant and never again make her feel anything other than your own sister. Is that agreed?
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Monologue Summary
In this male dramatic monologue, Henrick lays down the law for his two kids regarding their acceptance of an adopted child.
- Genre: Drama / Family Drama
- Length: ~1 Minute
- Monologue Character: Henrick
- Age Range: Any
- Themes: family, accetance, love
- Best For: Male Dramatic Monologues
World of the Play
- Cast Size: 1 woman, 1 man, 3 children
- Characters in Play: Henrick, Martha, Filippa, Henry, Rochelle
- Time Period: Modern
- Synopsis: In the one act eplay A Dark Heart, Filippa is adopted by her deceased mother’s employers but is having an extremely difficult time adjusting to her new life, especially in the face of two other children that don’t wish to give her a chance.
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Monologue Source: A Dark Heart
A Dark Heart is a drama one-act ePlay by Joseph Arnone, 2026.
