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Don Pedro Monologue from Much Ado About Nothing

From Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

male · comedic · 55 sec

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And Benedick is not the unhopefullest husband that I know. Thus far can I praise him; he is of a noble strain, of approved valour, and confirmed honesty. I will teach you how to humour your cousin, that she shall fall in love with Benedick; and I, with your two helps, will so practise on Benedick that, in despite of his quick wit and his queasy stomach, he shall fall in love with Beatrice. If we can do this, Cupid is no longer an archer: his glory shall be ours, for we are the only love-gods. Go in with me, and I will tell you my drift. (Exeunt.)

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Don Pedro is devising a plan to bring Benedick and Beatrice together, showcasing his confidence and playful manipulation of love.

30s · anticipation · love · manipulation · friendship · deception

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