Monologue

Suffolk Monologue from Henry VI

From Henry VI by William Shakespeare

male · dark · 57 sec

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Madam, ’tis true; and were ’t not madness then To make the fox surveyor of the fold, Who being accused a crafty murderer, His guilt should be but idly posted over Because his purpose is not executed? No, let him die in that he is a fox, By nature proved an enemy to the flock, Before his chaps be stained with crimson blood, As Humphrey, proved by reasons, to my liege. And do not stand on quillets how to slay him; Be it by gins, by snares, by subtlety, Sleeping or waking, ’tis no matter how, So he be dead; for that is good deceit Which mates him first that first intends deceit.

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Suffolk expresses his outrage and determination to eliminate a perceived threat, using cunning and deceit as justifications for his actions.

30s · anger · betrayal · power · deceit · madness

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