"The Stronger" by August Stridnberg is a play in one scene. The play is a monologue by Mrs. X, who is talking to Miss Y. Miss Y was the former lover of Mrs. X's husband, and Mrs. X is telling the story of how this affected her. Throughout the play, it is difficult to establish which one of the two women is "the stronger."
The opening line shows the sense of superiority Mrs. X has over Miss Y. As Mrs. X walks in, she sees Miss Y, and addresses her with contempt:
"MME. X: Good evening, Amelia, you're sitting here alone on Christmas eve like a poor old maid."
