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Monologue: Beatrice

Much Ado About Nothing · William Shakespeare

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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.

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A short verse soliloquy — the witty sparrer caught by real feeling; play the proud mask cracking into tenderness.

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