Monologue

Sabinus Monologue from Sejanus His Fall

From Sejanus His Fall by Ben Jonson

male · dark · 1:05 min

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When men grow fast Honour’d and loved. there is a trick in state, Which jealous princes never fail to use, How to decline that growth, with fair pretext, And honourable colours of employment, Either by embassy, the war, or such, To shift them forth into another air, Where they may purge and lessen; so was he: And had his seconds there, sent by Tiberius, And his more subtile dam, to discontent him; To breed and cherish mutinies; detract His greatest actions; give audacious check To his commands; and work to put him out In open act of treason. All which snares When his wise cares prevented, a fine poison Was thought on, to mature their practices. Enter Sejanus talking to Terentius, followed by Satrius, Natta, etc.

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Sabinus reflects on the manipulative tactics of jealous princes who seek to undermine those who rise in honor and power, revealing a tense atmosphere of political intrigue and treachery.

30s · fear · power · betrayal · jealousy · ambition

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