Monologue

Ascanio Monologue from The Duchess of Padua

From The Duchess of Padua by Oscar Wilde

male · dramatic · 1:12 min

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Speak not to him, There is a dreadful terror in his look. GUIDO Nay, nay, I doubt not that he has come to tell That I am some great Lord of Italy, And we will have long days of joy together. Within the hour, dear Ascanio. Now tell me of my father? Stood he tall? I warrant he looked tall upon his horse. His hair was black? or perhaps a reddish gold, Like a red fire of gold? Was his voice low? The very bravest men have voices sometimes Full of low music; or a clarion was it That brake with terror all his enemies? Did he ride singly? or with many squires And valiant gentlemen to serve his state? For oftentimes methinks I feel my veins Beat with the blood of kings. Was he a king?

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Ascanio expresses a mix of hope and uncertainty as he inquires about his father's legacy and his own noble lineage, revealing a deep desire for connection and identity.

20s · longing · identity · family · ambition · power

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