Monologue

Young Lucius Monologue from Titus Andronicus

From Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare

male · anguished · 56 sec

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My lord, I know not, I, nor can I guess, Unless some fit or frenzy do possess her; For I have heard my grandsire say full oft, Extremity of griefs would make men mad; And I have read that Hecuba of Troy Ran mad for sorrow. That made me to fear, Although, my lord, I know my noble aunt Loves me as dear as e’er my mother did, And would not, but in fury, fright my youth; Which made me down to throw my books, and fly, Causeless, perhaps. But pardon me, sweet aunt. And, madam, if my uncle Marcus go, I will most willingly attend your ladyship.

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Young Lucius expresses his concern over his aunt's erratic behavior, fearing that grief may have driven her to madness, while also reaffirming his love and loyalty to her.

teens · fear · madness · family · grief · love

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