Monologue

Alexas Monologue from All for Love

From All for Love by John Dryden

male · dramatic · 52 sec

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You, when his matchless valour bears him forward, With ardour too heroic, on his foes, Fall down, as she would do, before his feet; Lie in his way, and stop the paths of death: Tell him, this god is not invulnerable; That absent Cleopatra bleeds in him; And, that you may remember her petition, She begs you wear these trifles, as a pawn, Which, at your wished return, she will redeem (Gives jewels to the Commanders.) With all the wealth of Egypt: This to the great Ventidius she presents, Whom she can never count her enemy, Because he loves her lord.

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Alexas is urging a messenger to convey Cleopatra's heartfelt plea to Ventidius, highlighting the emotional stakes involved in the conflict and the deep connection between the characters.

30s · longing · love · betrayal · power · redemption

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