Monologue

Prince Of Morocco Monologue from The Merchant of Venice

From The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

male · anguished · 1:04 min

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Even for that I thank you. Therefore I pray you lead me to the caskets To try my fortune. By this scimitar That slew the Sophy and a Persian prince, That won three fields of Sultan Solyman, I would o’erstare the sternest eyes that look, Outbrave the heart most daring on the earth, Pluck the young sucking cubs from the she-bear, Yea, mock the lion when he roars for prey, To win thee, lady. But, alas the while! If Hercules and Lichas play at dice Which is the better man, the greater throw May turn by fortune from the weaker hand: So is Alcides beaten by his rage, And so may I, blind Fortune leading me, Miss that which one unworthier may attain, And die with grieving.

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The Prince of Morocco expresses his determination to win Portia's love by risking everything in the challenge of choosing the correct casket, while also grappling with the uncertainty of fate and his worthiness.

20s · longing · love · fate · identity · ambition

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