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| Character | Rochester | |
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| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Young Adult (20-35) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Descriptive, Introduction to story, Talking to the audience | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Year | 2004 | |
| Period | Contemporary | |
| Genre | Drama | |
| Description | Rochester's opening monologue | |
| Location | Opening of the movie | |
Summary
The Libertine is the story of John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester, a poet in 17th century England in the court of King Charles II who lead a dissolute life of sex and alcohol. He died at 33 and his work became popular after his death.
This is the opening monologue of the film where John Wilmot introduces himself to the audience and talks about his sexual preferences...
This is the opening monologue of the film where John Wilmot introduces himself to the audience and talks about his sexual preferences...
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| Excerpt |
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| ROCHESTER: "Allow me to be frank at the commencement. You will not like me. The gentlemen will be envious and the ladies will be repelled. You will not like me now and you will like me a good deal less as we go on. Ladies, an announcement: I am up for it, all the time...." |
