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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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