Monologue

David Monologue from The Rivals

From The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

male · comedic · 1:15 min

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You are quite another creature, believe me, master, by the mass! an' we've any luck we shall see the Devon mon kerony in all the print-shops in Bath! (ACRES: Dress does make a difference, David.) 'Tis all in all, I think.--Difference! why, an' you were to go now to Clod-Hall, I am certain the old lady wouldn't know you: Master Butler wouldn't believe his own eyes, and Mrs. Pickle would cry, Lard presarve me! our dairy-maid would come giggling to the door, and I warrant Dolly Tester, your honour's favourite, would blush like my waistcoat.--Oons! I'll hold a gallon, there ain't a dog in the house but would bark, and I question whether Phillis would wag a hair of her tail! (ACRES: Ay, David, there's nothing like polishing.) So I says of your honour's boots; but the boy never heeds me!

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David humorously imagines the reactions of various characters upon seeing someone unexpected, highlighting the absurdity and familiarity of their social circle.

20s · joy · identity · family · humor

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