Monologue

Mask Monologue from The Double Dealer

From The Double Dealer by William Congreve

male · romantic · 1:04 min

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Look you, madam, we are alone,--pray contain yourself and hear me. You know you loved your nephew when I first sighed for you; I quickly found it: an argument that I loved, for with that art you veiled your passion 'twas imperceptible to all but jealous eyes. This discovery made me bold; I confess it; for by it I thought you in my power. Your nephew's scorn of you added to my hopes; I watched the occasion, and took you, just repulsed by him, warm at once with love and indignation; your disposition, my arguments, and happy opportunity accomplished my design; I pressed the yielding minute, and was blest. How I have loved you since, words have not shown, then how should words express?

About this piece

The character, Mask, is alone with a woman, reflecting on the complexities of love and desire, revealing his manipulative tactics to win her affection amidst her feelings for another.

30s · longing · love · jealousy · power · betrayal

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