Monologue

Buckingham Monologue from Henry VIII

From Henry VIII by William Shakespeare

male · contemplative · 57 sec

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Sir Thomas Lovell, I as free forgive you As I would be forgiven. I forgive all. There cannot be those numberless offences ’Gainst me that I cannot take peace with. No black envy Shall mark my grave. Commend me to his Grace, And if he speak of Buckingham, pray tell him You met him half in heaven. My vows and prayers Yet are the King’s and, till my soul forsake, Shall cry for blessings on him. May he live Longer than I have time to tell his years; Ever beloved and loving may his rule be; And when old Time shall lead him to his end, Goodness and he fill up one monument!

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Buckingham, facing his impending fate, expresses his forgiveness towards those who have wronged him and offers blessings for the King, reflecting on themes of loyalty and redemption.

40s · forgiveness · death · loyalty · redemption

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