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| Character | Countess of Auvergne | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | |
| Age Range(s) | Adult (36-50), Senior (>50) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Descriptive, Mocking | |
| Type | Comic | |
| Period | Renaissance | |
| Genre | Historical, Drama | |
| Description | The Countess of Auvergne expresses her surprise about how Talbot looks | |
| Details | ACT 2 Scene 3 | |
Summary
The setting is the Hundred Years' War. The English, led by Talbot are fighting the French, led by the Dauphin of France, King Charles, and Joan of Arc. The English, after being defeated by Joan of Arc, take the French by surprise and conquer the city of Orleans.
After the battle the countess of Auvergne sends a messanger to the English to invite Talbot to her castle because she wants to meet the legendary English general.
In this brief funny monologue the Countess of Auvergne expresses her surprise when she sees Talbot who doesn't look at all the way she imagined.
After the battle the countess of Auvergne sends a messanger to the English to invite Talbot to her castle because she wants to meet the legendary English general.
In this brief funny monologue the Countess of Auvergne expresses her surprise when she sees Talbot who doesn't look at all the way she imagined.
Written by Administrator
| Excerpt |
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| COUNTESS OF AUVERGNE The plot is laid: if all things fall out right, I shall as famous be by this exploit As Scythian Tomyris by Cyrus' death. Great is the rumor of this dreadful knight, And his achievements of no less account: Fain would mine eyes be witness with mine ears, To give their censure of these rare reports. [Enter Talbot] What! is this the man? Is this the scourge of France? Is this the Talbot, so much fear'd abroad That with his name the mothers still their babes? I see report is fabulous and false: I thought I should have seen some Hercules, A second Hector, for his grim aspect, And large proportion of his strong-knit limbs. Alas, this is a child, a silly dwarf! It cannot be this weak and writhled shrimp Should strike such terror to his enemies. |
Comments
This monologue can be performed addressing the audience for more comic effect in the final part ("I thought I should have seen some Hercules....")
