Richard II Monologue Act 4 Scene 1
Richard II is one of my favourite Shakespeare plays. It was one of Shakespeare’s earlier plays, written around 1595, and to many critics, it is too simple and lacks the nuance of his later work....
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.
Macbeth Monologue (Act 3 Scene 1)
It’s safe to say Macbeth has put himself through the ringer so far throughout the play. He’s been in battle, he’s wrestled with his conscience and his wife over killing King Duncan, and ultimately he’s...
Lance Monologue (Act 2, Scene 3)
Let’s take a closer look at Lance’s monologue from The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare. Coming from a family of servants, Lance is one of two servants in The Two Gentlemen of Verona...
Richard II Monologue (Act 5, Scene 5)
Richard II has always fascinated me. His downfall seems so inevitable, so warranted, yet once his crown begins to slip away, we as an audience feel an enormous amount of compassion for the fallen king....
Macbeth Monologue (Act 5, Scene 5)
Macbeth’s final soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 5 can be broken down into two parts both literally, with the interjection from Seyton, and figuratively, as it’s almost as if they are two separate speeches from...
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...
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...