Iago Monologue (Act 2, Scene 1)
Context of the Monologue Alone, Iago reveals to the audience his plot to get even with Othello using Roderigo and Michael Cassio. Prior to this, we learn Iago is Othello’s confidant and ensign, or standard...
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Henry V Monologue (Act 3, Scene 1)
After being insulted by the French Prince Dauphin, Henry V and his army invade France. We find ourselves in the heat of the first battle of Henry’s campaign at Harfleur in northern France. Henry, Exeter,...
Bassanio Monologue (Act 3, Scene 2)
Using three thousand ducats borrowed from Shylock, Bassanio makes the journey from Venice to Belmont in order to win the hand of the very wealthy Portia. However, Bassanio must win her by strange means: a...
Puck Monologue (Act 3, Scene 2)
Puck has returned to his master, Oberon to tell him some news of his wife, Titania. For months before the events of the story began, Titania and Oberon have been feuding. This terrible conflict between...
Henry V Monologue (Act 4, Scene 3)
On the eve of the battle of Agincourt, Henry V and his sickly, depleted forces face an impossible task. Taking on French army, complete with armoured cavalry. What’s more, the English army are outnumbered by...
Mercutio Monologue (Act 1, Scene 4)
Romeo, with his closest friends Mercutio and Benvolio are on their way to the house of Capulet to attend a masked party. Neither Romeo or Benvolio are invited and intend to sneak in, which is...
Romeo Monologue (Act 2, Scene 1)
Let’s talk Romeo and Juliet, a tale as old as time. There’s not an actor out there who doesn’t yearn to play one of these characters – but today we’ll be unpacking Romeo’s monologue in...