Monologue

The Model Lottery Monologue from Every Man in His Humour

From Every Man in His Humour by Ben Jonson

any · comedic · 1:17 min

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(For the Every-Day Book.) A Model Lottery is drawn on the 30th of November, at Mr. Oldershaw’s office, Lower-street, Islington. Several capital prizes are made, the principal of which is Fonthill Abbey, valued at 5 l. There are others less valuable, Islington church, Cannonbury Tower, the Queen’s Head, Sir William Curtis’s villa, at Southgate,--the house in which Garrick was born,--many Italian buildings, and a variety to the number of 500. Each adventurer, by paying three shillings, draws a share which is equal, in the worst chance, to the deposit. The scheme is contrived by an ingenious artist and his wife, whose names are Golding. Previously to the drawing-day, three days are allowed for friendly inspection. It is laudable to see this Model Lottery patronised by the most respectable ladies and gentlemen in the vicinity where it takes place. This is the second year of its existence.

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The character describes a lottery event, highlighting its prizes and the excitement surrounding it, while also reflecting on the social dynamics of those participating.

30s · anticipation · ambition · fate · power · trust

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