Monologue

Macro Monologue from Sejanus His Fall

From Sejanus His Fall by Ben Jonson

male · dramatic · 54 sec

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To go for Capreae presently; and there Give up yourself entirely to your uncle. Tell Cæsar (since your mother is accused To fly for succours to Augustus’ statue, And to the army with your brethren) you Have rather chose to place your aids in him, Than live suspected; or in hourly fear To be thrust out, by bold Sejanus’ plots: Which, you shall confidently urge to be Most full of peril to the state, and Cæsar, As being laid to his peculiar ends, And not to be let run with common safety. All which, upon the second, I’ll make plain, So both shall love and trust with Cæsar gain.

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Macro is advising a character to align closely with Cæsar to avoid the dangers posed by Sejanus, highlighting the political intrigue and personal stakes involved.

30s · fear · power · betrayal · ambition · trust

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