Monologue

Launcelet Monologue from The Merchant of Venice

From The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

male · comedic · 1:05 min

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Well, well. But for mine own part, as I have set up my rest to run away, so I will not rest till I have run some ground. My master’s a very Jew. Give him a present! Give him a halter. I am famished in his service. You may tell every finger I have with my ribs. Father, I am glad you are come, give me your present to one Master Bassanio, who indeed gives rare new liveries. If I serve not him, I will run as far as God has any ground. O rare fortune, here comes the man! To him, father; for I am a Jew, if I serve the Jew any longer. Enter Bassanio with Leonardo and a follower or two.

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Launcelet expresses his frustration with his master, a Jew, while eagerly anticipating the arrival of Bassanio, whom he hopes will provide him with better opportunities.

20s · determination · identity · freedom · service · fortune

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