Monologue

Buckingham Monologue from Richard III

From Richard III by William Shakespeare

male · dramatic · 1:05 min

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I did; with his contract with Lady Lucy, And his contract by deputy in France; Th’ insatiate greediness of his desire, And his enforcement of the city wives; His tyranny for trifles; his own bastardy, As being got, your father then in France, And his resemblance, being not like the Duke. Withal, I did infer your lineaments, Being the right idea of your father, Both in your form and nobleness of mind; Laid open all your victories in Scotland, Your discipline in war, wisdom in peace, Your bounty, virtue, fair humility; Indeed, left nothing fitting for your purpose Untouched or slightly handled in discourse. And when mine oratory drew toward end, I bid them that did love their country’s good Cry “God save Richard, England’s royal King!”

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Buckingham is addressing a group, rallying support for Richard's claim to the throne while highlighting Richard's virtues and the injustices he has faced.

30s · anticipation · power · ambition · identity · betrayal

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