Monologue

Caesar Monologue from Androcles and the Lion

From Androcles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw

male · dramatic · 53 sec

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For that reason, perhaps, it might be well to have him. An Emperor can hardly have too many consciences. (To Ferrovius) Listen, Ferrovius. (Ferrovius shakes his head and will not look up). You and your friends shall not be outnumbered to-day in the arena. You shall have arms; and there will be no more than one gladiator to each Christian. If you come out of the arena alive, I will consider favorably any request of yours, and give you a place in the Pretorian Guard. Even if the request be that no questions be asked about your faith I shall perhaps not refuse it.

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Caesar is addressing Ferrovius, offering him a chance for survival in the arena while subtly acknowledging the complexities of faith and power dynamics.

40s · anticipation · power · faith · redemption · survival

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