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| Character | Talbot | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Adult (36-50), Senior (>50) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Persuasive, Descriptive, Frustrated, Afraid | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Period | Renaissance | |
| Genre | Historical, Drama | |
| Description | Talbot asks his son to flee the battle and save himself | |
| Location | ACT IV, Scene VI | |
Summary
The setting is the Hundred Years' War. The English, led by Talbot, are fighting the French, led by Joan of Arc and King Charles. After having conquered the city of Rouen, Talbot leads the English troops to Bordeaux but is surrounded and outnumbered by the French troops at all sides. He urges his son John Talbot to flee but he refuses. They fight the French army.
John Talbot is surrounded by French soldiers and the Bastard of Orlean strikes him. Talbot goes to his rescue. Talbot asks his son if he is tired and then again, asks him to flee. Now he has fought, it wouldn't dishonor their name anymore. If he survives he will be able to come back and avenge his death.
John Talbot is surrounded by French soldiers and the Bastard of Orlean strikes him. Talbot goes to his rescue. Talbot asks his son if he is tired and then again, asks him to flee. Now he has fought, it wouldn't dishonor their name anymore. If he survives he will be able to come back and avenge his death.
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| TALBOT When from the Dauphin's crest thy sword struck fire, It warm'd thy father's heart with proud desire Of bold-faced victory. Then leaden age, Quicken'd with youthful spleen and warlike rage, Beat down Alencon, Orleans, Burgundy, And from the pride of Gallia rescued thee. The ireful bastard Orleans, that drew blood From thee, my boy, and had the maidenhood Of thy first fight, I soon encountered, And interchanging blows I quickly shed Some of his bastard blood; and in disgrace Bespoke him thus; 'Contaminated, base And misbegotten blood I spill of thine, Mean and right poor, for that pure blood of mine Which thou didst force from Talbot, my brave boy:' Here, purposing the Bastard to destroy, Came in strong rescue. Speak, thy father's care, Art thou not weary, John? how dost thou fare? Wilt thou yet leave the battle, boy, and fly, Now thou art seal'd the son of chivalry? Fly, to revenge my death when I am dead: The help of one stands me in little stead. O, too much folly is it, well I wot, To hazard all our lives in one small boat! If I to-day die not with Frenchmen's rage, To-morrow I shall die with mickle age: By me they nothing gain an if I stay; 'Tis but the shortening of my life one day: In thee thy mother dies, our household's name, My death's revenge, thy youth, and England's fame: All these and more we hazard by thy stay; All these are saved if thou wilt fly away. |
Comments
As in the previous scene Talbot is desperate to convince his son to flee the battle and save himself. In this scene Talbot has been fighting the French so he should sound exhausted when delivering the monologue.
