Monologue

Lucius Monologue from Caesar and Cleopatra

From Caesar and Cleopatra by Bernard Shaw

male · dramatic · 1:20 min

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Farewell. Come, Achillas, whilst there is yet time. Caesar, seeing that Rufio's temper threatens to get the worse of him, puts his hand on his shoulder and brings him down the hall out of harm's way, Britannus accompanying them and posting himself on Caesar's right hand. This movement brings the three in a little group to the place occupied by Achillas, who moves haughtily away and joins Theodotus on the other side. Lucius Septimius goes out through the soldiers in the loggia. Pothinus, Theodotus and Achillas follow him with the courtiers, very mistrustful of the soldiers, who close up in their rear and go out after them, keeping them moving without much ceremony. The King is left in his chair, piteous, obstinate, with twitching face and fingers. During these movements Rufio maintains an energetic grumbling, as follows:-- RUFIO (as Lucius departs). Do you suppose he would let us go if he had our heads in his hands?

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30s · fear · power · betrayal · isolation

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