Monologue

Antony Monologue from All for Love

From All for Love by John Dryden

male · anguished · 1:02 min

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Why was I framed with this plain, honest heart, Which knows not to disguise its griefs and weakness, But bears its workings outward to the world? I should have kept the mighty anguish in, And forced a smile at Cleopatra's falsehood: Octavia had believed it, and had stayed. But I am made a shallow-forded stream, Seen to the bottom: all my clearness scorned, And all my faults exposed.--See where he comes, Who has profaned the sacred name of friend, And worn it into vileness! With how secure a brow, and specious form, He gilds the secret villain! Sure that face Was meant for honesty; but Heaven mismatched it, And furnished treason out with nature's pomp, To make its work more easy.

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Antony reflects on his emotional turmoil and feelings of betrayal by Cleopatra, expressing his anguish over his inability to conceal his true feelings and the duplicity of those around him.

30s · anger · betrayal · honor · identity · revenge

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