Monologue

Saturninus Monologue from Titus Andronicus

From Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare

male · romantic · 55 sec

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And therefore, lovely Tamora, Queen of Goths, That like the stately Phœbe ’mongst her nymphs Dost overshine the gallant’st dames of Rome, If thou be pleased with this my sudden choice, Behold, I choose thee, Tamora, for my bride, And will create thee Empress of Rome. Speak, Queen of Goths, dost thou applaud my choice? And here I swear by all the Roman gods, Sith priest and holy water are so near, And tapers burn so bright, and everything In readiness for Hymenæus stand, I will not re-salute the streets of Rome, Or climb my palace, till from forth this place I lead espoused my bride along with me.

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Saturninus declares his choice of Tamora as his bride, expressing his intentions to elevate her to the status of Empress of Rome amidst a ceremonial setting.

30s · joy · love · power · ambition · identity

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