Monologue

Sub Monologue from The Alchemist

From The Alchemist by Ben Jonson

male · inspirational · 1:06 min

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Then, to her cuz, Hoping that he hath vinegar'd his senses, As he was bid, the Fairy queen dispenses, By me, this robe, the petticoat of fortune; Which that he straight put on, she doth importune. And though to fortune near be her petticoat, Yet nearer is her smock, the queen doth note: And therefore, ev'n of that a piece she hath sent Which, being a child, to wrap him in was rent; And prays him for a scarf he now will wear it, With as much love as then her grace did tear it, About his eyes, to shew he is fortunate. And, trusting unto her to make his state, He'll throw away all worldly pelf about him; Which that he will perform, she doth not doubt him.

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Sub is conveying a message from the Fairy queen, expressing hope and trust in the fortune that awaits the character he is addressing, while also reflecting on the nature of fate and identity.

20s · trust · fate · fortune · identity

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