Monologue

Sur Monologue from The Alchemist

From The Alchemist by Ben Jonson

male · sarcastic · 1:07 min

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Sir, I will.-- But, by attorney, and to a second purpose. Now, I am sure it is a bawdy-house; I'll swear it, were the marshal here to thank me: The naming this commander doth confirm it. Don Face! why, he's the most authentic dealer In these commodities, the superintendant To all the quainter traffickers in town! He is the visitor, and does appoint, Who lies with whom, and at what hour; what price; Which gown, and in what smock; what fall; what tire. Him will I prove, by a third person, to find The subtleties of this dark labyrinth: Which if I do discover, dear sir Mammon, You'll give your poor friend leave, though no philosopher, To laugh: for you that are, 'tis thought, shall weep.

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Sur is confronting the reality of a corrupt environment, revealing the underbelly of society's dealings and the characters involved in it, particularly mocking the figure of Don Face.

30s · disgust · betrayal · power · identity · deception

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