Monologue

First Senator Monologue from Othello

From Othello by William Shakespeare

male · contemplative · 53 sec

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This cannot be By no assay of reason. ’Tis a pageant To keep us in false gaze. When we consider The importancy of Cyprus to the Turk; And let ourselves again but understand That, as it more concerns the Turk than Rhodes, So may he with more facile question bear it, For that it stands not in such warlike brace, But altogether lacks the abilities That Rhodes is dress’d in. If we make thought of this, We must not think the Turk is so unskilful To leave that latest which concerns him first, Neglecting an attempt of ease and gain, To wake and wage a danger profitless.

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The First Senator reflects on the strategic importance of Cyprus in the face of potential conflict with the Turks, expressing skepticism about their intentions and the nature of the situation.

40s · anticipation · power · war · strategy · conflict

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