Monologue

Robin Monologue from A Midsummer Night's Dream

From A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

male · romantic · 55 sec

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Through the forest have I gone, But Athenian found I none On whose eyes I might approve This flower’s force in stirring love. Night and silence! Who is here? Weeds of Athens he doth wear. This is he my master said Despisèd the Athenian maid. And here the maiden, sleeping sound On the dank and dirty ground. Pretty soul, she durst not lie Near this lack-love, this kill-courtesy.— Churl, upon thy eyes I throw All the power this charm doth owe. When thou wak’st, let love forbid Sleep his seat on thy eyelid. So, awake when I am gone, For I must now to Oberon.

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Robin, a mischievous fairy, is in the forest searching for a suitable Athenian to use a magical flower that stirs love, while he encounters Lysander, who is asleep next to Hermia.

20s · anticipation · love · identity · magic · dreams

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