Monologue

Catherine Monologue from Arms and the Man

From Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw

female · inspirational · 52 sec

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(with surging enthusiasm). You can’t guess how splendid it is. A cavalry charge—think of that! He defied our Russian commanders—acted without orders—led a charge on his own responsibility—headed it himself—was the first man to sweep through their guns. Can’t you see it, Raina; our gallant splendid Bulgarians with their swords and eyes flashing, thundering down like an avalanche and scattering the wretched Servian dandies like chaff. And you—you kept Sergius waiting a year before you would be betrothed to him. Oh, if you have a drop of Bulgarian blood in your veins, you will worship him when he comes back.

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Catherine passionately describes a heroic cavalry charge, expressing her admiration for the bravery of the Bulgarians and her excitement for Sergius's return, highlighting the contrast between her feelings and Raina's hesitation.

20s · joy · honor · ambition · love · identity

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