Monologue

Dogberry Monologue from Much Ado About Nothing

From Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

male · comedic · 1:04 min

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Moreover, sir,—which, indeed, is not under white and black,— this plaintiff here, the offender, did call me ass: I beseech you, let it be remembered in his punishment. And also, the watch heard them talk of one Deformed: they say he wears a key in his ear and a lock hanging by it, and borrows money in God’s name, the which he hath used so long and never paid, that now men grow hard-hearted, and will lend nothing for God’s sake. Pray you, examine him upon that point. (LEONATO: I thank thee for thy care and honest pains.) Your worship speaks like a most thankful and reverent youth, and I praise God for you. (LEONATO: There’s for thy pains.) God save the foundation!

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Dogberry, the constable, is addressing a higher authority about a case involving an offender who insulted him, showcasing his confusion and frustration with the situation.

40s · anger · identity · power · honor

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