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Titus Monologue from Titus Andronicus

From Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare

male · anguished · 1:42 min

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Why, I have not another tear to shed. Besides, this sorrow is an enemy, And would usurp upon my watery eyes, And make them blind with tributary tears. Then which way shall I find Revenge’s cave? For these two heads do seem to speak to me, And threat me I shall never come to bliss Till all these mischiefs be returned again Even in their throats that have committed them. Come, let me see what task I have to do. You heavy people, circle me about, That I may turn me to each one of you, And swear unto my soul to right your wrongs. The vow is made. Come, brother, take a head; And in this hand the other will I bear. And, Lavinia, thou shalt be employed in these arms. Bear thou my hand, sweet wench, between thy teeth. As for thee, boy, go, get thee from my sight; Thou art an exile, and thou must not stay. Hie to the Goths, and raise an army there. And if you love me, as I think you do, Let’s kiss and part, for we have much to do. (Exeunt Titus, Marcus and Lavinia.)

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Titus Andronicus, overwhelmed by grief and anger over the injustices faced by his family, vows to seek revenge against those who have wronged him and his loved ones.

40s · anger · revenge · death · family · betrayal

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