Monologue

Julia Monologue from The Rivals

From The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

female · romantic · 1:03 min

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My soul is oppressed with sorrow at the nature of your misfortune: had these adverse circumstances arisen from a less fatal cause, I should have felt strong comfort in the thought that I could now chase from your bosom every doubt of the warm sincerity of my love. My heart has long known no other guardian--I now entrust my person to your honour--we will fly together. When safe from pursuit, my father's will may be fulfilled--and I receive a legal claim to be the partner of your sorrows, and tenderest comforter. Then on the bosom of your wedded Julia, you may lull your keen regret to slumbering; while virtuous love, with a cherub's hand, shall smooth the brow of upbraiding thought, and pluck the thorn from compunction.

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Julia expresses her deep sorrow for her lover's misfortune while offering her unwavering support and love, suggesting a plan to escape together and fulfill their destinies.

20s · longing · love · fate · honor · sorrow

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