Monologue

Olivia Monologue from Twelfth Night

From Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

female · defiant · 1:06 min

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Hold, Toby! On thy life I charge thee hold! (SIR TOBY: Madam.) Will it be ever thus? Ungracious wretch, Fit for the mountains and the barbarous caves, Where manners ne’er were preach’d! Out of my sight! Be not offended, dear Cesario. Rudesby, be gone! (Exeunt Sir Toby, Sir Andrew and Fabian.) I prithee, gentle friend, Let thy fair wisdom, not thy passion, sway In this uncivil and unjust extent Against thy peace. Go with me to my house, And hear thou there how many fruitless pranks This ruffian hath botch’d up, that thou thereby Mayst smile at this. Thou shalt not choose but go. Do not deny. Beshrew his soul for me, He started one poor heart of mine, in thee.

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Olivia expresses her frustration and anger towards a rude intruder while simultaneously revealing her affection for Cesario, showcasing a conflict between her emotions and social expectations.

30s · anger · love · betrayal · power · identity

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