Monologue

Waspe Monologue from Bartholomew Fair

From Bartholomew Fair by Ben Jonson

male · sarcastic · 1:09 min

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Why! because you are an ass, sir, there's a reason the shortest way, an you will needs have it: now you have got the trick of losing, you'd lose your breech an 'twere loose. I know you, sir, come, deliver (takes the box from him), you'll go and crack the vermin you breed now, will you? 'tis very fine; will you have the truth on't? they are such retchless flies as you are, that blow cut-purses abroad in every corner; your foolish having of money makes them. An there were no wiser than I, sir, the trade should lie open for you, sir, it should, i'faith, sir. I would teach your wit to come to your head, sir, as well as your land to come into your hand, I assure you, sir.

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Waspe confronts another character about their foolishness and lack of awareness, highlighting the consequences of their actions and the nature of their relationships.

30s · anger · identity · power · betrayal · ambition

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