Monologue

Countess Monologue from All's Well That Ends Well

From All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare

female · anguished · 1:13 min

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What angel shall Bless this unworthy husband? He cannot thrive, Unless her prayers, whom heaven delights to hear And loves to grant, reprieve him from the wrath Of greatest justice. Write, write, Rynaldo, To this unworthy husband of his wife; Let every word weigh heavy of her worth, That he does weigh too light; my greatest grief, Though little he do feel it, set down sharply. Dispatch the most convenient messenger. When haply he shall hear that she is gone He will return; and hope I may that she, Hearing so much, will speed her foot again, Led hither by pure love. Which of them both Is dearest to me I have no skill in sense To make distinction. Provide this messenger. My heart is heavy, and mine age is weak; Grief would have tears, and sorrow bids me speak. (Exeunt.)

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The Countess expresses her deep sorrow and concern for her unworthy husband, reflecting on the emotional turmoil caused by their separation and her hopes for reconciliation.

40s · sadness · love · grief · longing · separation

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