Klarchen's apartment
Klarchen's apartment is a scene from the tragedy Egmont by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe , which he completed in 1787. It is the second scene of the third act and at the beginning shows Klärchen's desperation over her love for Egmont. But she can't help but fall for her lover, and the scene turns to the personal relationship of the two and to Egmont's relationship with the regent Margaret of Parma .
Subject of the scene
Klärchen's desperation over her love for Egmont and her actually planned future with Brackenburg is particularly on the scene. Egmont's affection for her is also discussed, as is his relationship with the regent.
Summary
Klächen's mother discusses her love for Egmont with her. Brackenburg loves Klare, but suspects something of the liaison. The mother advises her to decide for him, since at the moment only blind love speaks from her and she therefore cannot think clearly; she should rather concentrate on looking to the future. Klärchen admits that she couldn't part with Egmont because she loves him too much for that.
Shortly afterwards, Egmont appears on the scene. Klärchen only doubts his appearance because he neither kisses her nor takes her in his arms, which she feels as rejection. But he later justifies it by showing her the Spanish clothes he wears under his coat: With her he not only wants to please Klärchen, but also to show his loyalty to Philip II. Klärchen admired the robe and showered Egmont with praise and recognition.
The conversation is directed to the regent. Egmont was with her and he had noticed that the regent was always suspicious of him. He does not like this very much, but he cannot explain the origin of the distrust.
Classification in the work
The classification in the work can be related to Egmont's personal level. Klärchen was mentioned as Egmont's lover in previous scenes. The scene now deepens that relationship. It becomes a little clear about Egmont's character and about his personal relationship with Klärchen, the king and also the regent. He had previously visited them and is now giving Klärchen his personal opinion on the matter. This gives you a little insight into your emotional world and your relationships.
characterization
Clarchen
Klärchen is a young girl in love who comes from a middle-class background. she fell madly in love with Egmont, but besides him she also has another recruiter named Brackenburg. In the scene, however, it quickly becomes clear that Klärchen's love for her Egmont is so great that she does not allow her mother to persuade her and stubbornly insists on her love, even if she had slight doubts. “And when he comes! If we have to - then - let us act as we can - Egmont, I do without you! - (In tears) No, it is not possible, not possible. ”She admires Egmont and wants nothing but his undivided attention for her. “How are you so cold today! You haven't kissed me yet. Why did you wrap your arms in the coat like a week-old child? It is not fitting to any soldier or lover to have your arms wrapped up. ”This behavior is almost foolish and naive. She also forgets everything around her when her beloved Egmont is with her. So the argument with her mother is forgotten, as is her initial doubts. She has a great will and wants to enforce it.
Her mother
Klarchen's mother is a woman who also comes from a middle-class background. She is a person who always tries to take advantage of certain things. She was previously less bothered when Klärchen met Egmont, but later she condemns her daughter for it and blames her. “You have nothing on your mind but your love. Just don't forget all about one thing. You should cherish the Brackenburg, I tell you. He can make you happy all over again. ”She seems to like to turn things around the way she wants and find it difficult to admit her own mistakes. The means serve the end. Feelings of love are only temporary for her and shouldn't influence decisions. “You children foresee nothing and ignore our experiences. Youth and beautiful love, everything has its end; and there comes a time when you thank God when you can crawl somewhere. ”But if it is necessary, she can change very quickly and adopt her middle-class manner. “Don't you want to sit down? not make yourself comfortable? I have to go to the kitchen; Klärchen doesn't think of anything when you're there. You must take for love "
Egmont
Count Egmont is the Prince of Gaure and endures the reign of Philip II; This can be seen especially in his Spanish clothes, which he is wearing at Klärchen at the time. Nor does he shy away from showing his pride in the flow when the conversation turns to this golden fleece, which the Emperor, Charles V , gave him. "Yes, child! and chain and mark give the noblest liberties to those who wear them. I do not recognize any judge on earth for my actions as the Grand Master of the Order, with the assembled chapter of judges. ”He tells Klärchen about his visit to the regent. He doesn't understand the regent's distrust of him, which shows a certain inability to look behind the scenes. "I give her a lot of trouble because she is always looking for secrets behind mine, and I don't have any." This almost reveals a certain naivety and a poor understanding of people. Egmont himself tells Klärchen about his split character traits. The Egmont, who is known from politics, “is a sullen, stiff, cold Egmont who has to hold on to himself, soon this face, soon that; is troubled, misunderstood, entangled when people consider him happy and cheerful; loved by a people who don't know what they want [...]. But this one, Klärchen, is calm, open, happy, loved and known [...]. This is your Egmont! ”Thus, it can be seen that Egmont is not satisfied with his own public person, as he only burdened them with negative qualities. He claims to show a facade to the people and to be torn inside himself. With Klärchen, however, he claims to have forgotten these qualities and to be the real Egmont, a happy person. Inwardly, a conflict seems to tear him apart about what he wants and what he claims to be.
Diagram of the scene
The diagram shows the relationships between the characters and their main function in the scene.
Relevance of the scene
The scene plays an important role in relation to Egmont's personal level. The love for Klärchen becomes clear here and it is precisely this that is reciprocated. It's a classic love scene where you dive deeper into the person's character. You also get to know Klärchen better here, and also her conflict, just as she rejects it again. This plays an important role for the plot of the drama and also for the character (Klärchen) in the course of the play.
Individual evidence
- ^ Goethe: Egmont. Act 3, scene 2, p. 47, v. 13-16.
- ^ Goethe: Egmont. Act 3, scene 2, p. 47, f. V. 41-2.
- ^ Goethe: Egmont. Act 3, scene 2, p. 47, vv. 1–4.
- ^ Goethe: Egmont. Act 3, scene 2, p. 47, v. 6-10.
- ^ Goethe: Egmont. Act 3, scene 2, p. 48, v. 8-10.
- ^ Goethe: Egmont. Act 3, scene 2, p. 48, v. 28–32.
- ^ Goethe: Egmont. Act 3, scene 2, p. 49, v. 25-27.
- ^ Goethe: Egmont. Act 3, scene 2, p. 51, f. V. 31-5.
literature
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Egmont: A tragedy. Edited by Robert Petsch. Leipzig: Reclam, 1964.