Monologue

Petruchio Monologue from The Taming of the Shrew

From The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

male · defiant · 56 sec

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Why came I hither but to that intent? Think you a little din can daunt mine ears? Have I not in my time heard lions roar? Have I not heard the sea, puff’d up with winds, Rage like an angry boar chafed with sweat? Have I not heard great ordnance in the field, And heaven’s artillery thunder in the skies? Have I not in a pitched battle heard Loud ’larums, neighing steeds, and trumpets’ clang? And do you tell me of a woman’s tongue, That gives not half so great a blow to hear As will a chestnut in a farmer’s fire? Tush, tush! fear boys with bugs.

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Petruchio asserts his confidence and resilience in the face of challenges, dismissing the triviality of a woman's words compared to the battles he has faced.

30s · determination · power · identity · defiance

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