Titania Monologue (Act 2, Scene 1)
Titania. What a character! She is one commanding lady, and no wonder Oberon has to turn to magic to get what he wants – there is no messing with Titania! I hope this page will...
Monologues Unpacked
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Get stuck into many of Shakespeare’s iconic monologues and learn how to truly bring them to life. These pages are all broken down by professional actors, who in many cases have played the roles. The monologues unpacked team includes Damien Strouthos, Jess Tovey and Andrew Hearle.
Ophelia Monologue (Act 3, Scene 1)
Ophelia, left alone on stage, grieves the loss of Hamlet’s mind and her own misfortune. Prior to this moment, Ophelia is taken aside by King Claudius and her father, Polonius. They order Ophelia to stop...
Oberon Monologue (Act 4, Scene 1)
After Oberon prevails in obtaining the Indian Prince from an enchanted Titania, he takes pity on her and breaks the spell that has made her fall in love with Bottom. He also commands Puck to...
Petruchio Monologue (Act 2, Scene 1)
While alone, Petruchio primes himself for his first encounter with Katherine ‘the shrew’. Prior to this moment, Petruchio has met with Katherine’s father, Baptista who informs Petruchio of Kate’s demeanour and unwillingness to be woo’d....
Puck Monologue (Act 2, Scene 1)
This is a monologue taken from Puck’s opening scene. Referred to also as Robin Goodfellow, Puck is a one of the most powerful creatures in the play, second only to Oberon and Titania. In the...
Adriana Monologue (Act 2, Scene 2)
Adriana rails against Antipholus of Syracuse in the middle of the streets in Ephesus, believing that he is her husband. He is not. He is in fact, her husband’s identical twin brother. Let me set...
Helena Monologue (Act 3, Scene 2)
Helena unloads on Hermia, questioning her best friend, whom she believes is in cahoots with Lysander and Demetrius in trying to humiliate her. Let me set the scene. Lysander and Hermia have stolen away into...
Hamlet Act 2 Scene 2
Here we take a look at Hamlet’s third Soliloquy “O, what a rogue and peasant slave am I”. This is an iconic piece and the longest monologue from the play. Hamlet Act 2 Scene 2...
The Prince of Arragon Monologue (Act 2, Scene 9)
The Prince of Aragon has sailed to Belmont to win the hand of Portia in marriage by a game of chance. He must choose between three caskets (or chests) one made of gold, one of...
The Prince of Morocco Monologue (Act 2, Scene 1)
This is the first time we meet the Prince of Morocco. He is the first of three suitors to Portia that will appear in the play. He has sailed to Belmont where Portia lives to...