Monologue

Ch Monologue from Seven Against Thebes

From Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus

male · philosophical · 1:36 min

Rehearse this freeFind more monologues
Wise was the man, ay, wise indeed, who first weighed well this maxim, and with his tongue published it abroad, that to match in one's own degree is best by far; (71) and that one who lives by labor should woo the hand neither of any that have waxed wanton in opulence, nor of such as pride themselves on nobility of birth. Never, O Destines, (72) never... may ye behold me approaching as a partner the couch of Jupiter: nor may I be (73) brought to the arms of any bridegroom from among the sons of heaven: for I am in dread when I behold the maiden Io, contented with no mortal lover, greatly marred by wearisome wanderings at the hand of Juno. For myself, indeed--inasmuch as wedlock on one's own level is free from apprehension--I feel no alarm. (74) And oh! never may the love of the mightier gods cast on me a glance that none can elude. This at least is a war without a conflict, accomplishing things impossible: (75) nor know I what might become of me, for I see not how I could evade the counsel of Jove.

About this piece

The character expresses deep apprehension about the dangers of aspiring to relationships beyond his social standing, reflecting on the consequences of divine love and the burdens it carries.

30s · fear · fate · identity · love · power

Rehearse Ch's monologue

Run it out loud with a spotlight that follows your voice, line by line, until it's off the page. Free to start, no credit card.

Rehearse freeStart rehearsing

More from Seven Against Thebes

  • Vulcananguished · 1:59 min
  • Pranguished · 3:25 min
  • Chcontemplative · 1:27 min
  • Prdefiant · 2:08 min
  • Etanguished · 2:17 min
  • Mesdefiant · 1:13 min

Browse