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King Richard Monologue from Richard III

From Richard III by William Shakespeare

male · dark · 1:13 min

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Come hither, Catesby. Rumour it abroad That Anne my wife is very grievous sick; I will take order for her keeping close. Inquire me out some mean poor gentleman, Whom I will marry straight to Clarence’ daughter. The boy is foolish, and I fear not him. Look how thou dream’st! I say again, give out That Anne, my Queen, is sick and like to die. About it, for it stands me much upon To stop all hopes whose growth may damage me. (Exit Catesby.) I must be married to my brother’s daughter, Or else my kingdom stands on brittle glass. Murder her brothers, and then marry her— Uncertain way of gain! But I am in So far in blood that sin will pluck on sin. Tear-falling pity dwells not in this eye. Enter Tyrrel. Is thy name Tyrrel?

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King Richard plots to secure his power by manipulating the marriage of his brother's daughter, revealing his ruthless ambition and willingness to commit further atrocities.

30s · determination · power · betrayal · ambition · family

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