Monologue

Lorenzo Monologue from The Merchant of Venice

From The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

male · romantic · 1:24 min

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Sweet soul, let’s in, and there expect their coming. And yet no matter; why should we go in? My friend Stephano, signify, I pray you, Within the house, your mistress is at hand, And bring your music forth into the air. (Exit Stephano.) How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank! Here will we sit and let the sounds of music Creep in our ears; soft stillness and the night Become the touches of sweet harmony. Sit, Jessica. Look how the floor of heaven Is thick inlaid with patens of bright gold. There’s not the smallest orb which thou behold’st But in his motion like an angel sings, Still quiring to the young-eyed cherubins; Such harmony is in immortal souls, But whilst this muddy vesture of decay Doth grossly close it in, we cannot hear it. Enter Musicians. Come, ho! and wake Diana with a hymn. With sweetest touches pierce your mistress’ ear, And draw her home with music. (Music.)

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Lorenzo expresses his affection for Jessica while appreciating the beauty of the night and the music, creating a romantic and serene atmosphere as they await her arrival.

20s · joy · love · music · nature · harmony

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