Monologue

Queen Katherine Monologue from Henry VIII

From Henry VIII by William Shakespeare

female · anguished · 1:04 min

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I thank you, honest lord. Remember me In all humility unto his Highness. Say his long trouble now is passing Out of this world. Tell him in death I blessed him, For so I will. Mine eyes grow dim. Farewell, My lord. Griffith, farewell. Nay, Patience, You must not leave me yet. I must to bed; Call in more women. When I am dead, good wench, Let me be used with honour. Strew me over With maiden flowers, that all the world may know I was a chaste wife to my grave. Embalm me, Then lay me forth. Although unqueened, yet like A queen and daughter to a king inter me. I can no more. (Exeunt leading Katherine.)

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Queen Katherine is on her deathbed, reflecting on her life and legacy while addressing her loyal lord and expressing her wishes for her burial.

40s · sadness · death · honor · identity · love

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