Monologue

Richard Monologue from Richard II

From Richard II by William Shakespeare

male · defiant · 1:03 min

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So proud that Bolingbroke was on his back! That jade hath eat bread from my royal hand; This hand hath made him proud with clapping him. Would he not stumble? Would he not fall down, Since pride must have a fall, and break the neck Of that proud man that did usurp his back? Forgiveness, horse! Why do I rail on thee, Since thou, created to be awed by man, Wast born to bear? I was not made a horse, And yet I bear a burden like an ass, Spurred, galled and tired by jauncing Bolingbroke. Enter Keeper with a dish. (KEEPER: Fellow, give place. Here is no longer stay.) If thou love me, ’tis time thou wert away.

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Richard expresses his frustration and anger towards Bolingbroke, reflecting on his own fall from power and the burdens he bears as a king.

30s · anger · power · betrayal · identity · pride

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