Monologue

Arragon Monologue from The Merchant of Venice

From The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

male · melancholic · 56 sec

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What is here? The fire seven times tried this; Seven times tried that judgment is That did never choose amiss. Some there be that shadows kiss; Such have but a shadow’s bliss. There be fools alive, I wis, Silver’d o’er, and so was this. Take what wife you will to bed, I will ever be your head: So be gone; you are sped. Still more fool I shall appear By the time I linger here. With one fool’s head I came to woo, But I go away with two. Sweet, adieu! I’ll keep my oath, Patiently to bear my wroth. (Exit Arragon with his train.)

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Arragon reflects on his failed attempt to win Portia's hand through the casket challenge, expressing his disappointment and the foolishness he feels in the process.

20s · sadness · identity · fate · love · betrayal

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