Overview
Character
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Style
Comedic
Act/Scene
Act Three, Scene One
Time & Place
This monologue occurs in Leonato’s garden in Messina, immediately after Hero and Ursula walk away.
Length
Short
Time Period
Classical
Show Type
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Context
Beatrice stands alone in the garden, reeling from
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What fire is in mine ears? Can this be true?
Stand I condemn'd for pride and scorn so much?
Contempt, farewell! and maiden pride, adieu!
No glory lives behind the back of such.
And, Benedick, love on; I will requite thee,
Taming my wild heart to thy loving hand:
If thou dost love, my kindness shall incite thee
To bind our loves up in a holy band;
For others say thou dost deserve, and I
Believe it better than reportingly.
Performance Tips
- Capture the physical and vocal breathlessness
Emotional Beat Breakdown
1. Stripping the Armor
- What shifts: A
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