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| Character | Alcibiades | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | |
| Age Range(s) | Adult (36-50), Senior (>50) | |
| Type of monologue / Character is | Persuasive, Inspirational, Descriptive, Lamenting, Complaining, Reminiscing life story/Telling a story | |
| Type | Dramatic | |
| Period | Renaissance | |
| Genre | Tragedy, Drama | |
| Description | Alcibiades addresses the Senate | |
| Location | ACT III, Scene 5 | |
Summary
Alcibiades is a soldier and friend of TImon's. Timon is a generous wealthy citizen of Athens who constantly gives his friends money and gifts out of his generosity. When his money runs out and he asks them for a loan, everybody turn their backs at him.
This scene, ACT III, Scene 5, is unrelated to what happened in the previous scenes. Alcibiades is pleading to the Senate to release a friend of his that has killed in the heat of passion.
In this monologue Alcibiades argues that to do foolish things in the heat of passion or anger is human. He then mentions his friend's military accomplishments in order to persuade the senators not to execute him.
This scene, ACT III, Scene 5, is unrelated to what happened in the previous scenes. Alcibiades is pleading to the Senate to release a friend of his that has killed in the heat of passion.
In this monologue Alcibiades argues that to do foolish things in the heat of passion or anger is human. He then mentions his friend's military accomplishments in order to persuade the senators not to execute him.
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| ALCIBIADES My lords, then, under favour, pardon me, If I speak like a captain. Why do fond men expose themselves to battle, And not endure all threats? sleep upon't, And let the foes quietly cut their throats, Without repugnancy? If there be Such valour in the bearing, what make we Abroad? why then, women are more valiant That stay at home, if bearing carry it, And the ass more captain than the lion, the felon Loaden with irons wiser than the judge, If wisdom be in suffering. O my lords, As you are great, be pitifully good: Who cannot condemn rashness in cold blood? To kill, I grant, is sin's extremest gust; But, in defence, by mercy, 'tis most just. To be in anger is impiety; But who is man that is not angry? Weigh but the crime with this. [Second Senator You breathe in vain.] ALCIBIADES In vain! his service done At Lacedaemon and Byzantium Were a sufficient briber for his life. [First Senator What's that?] ALCIBIADES I say, my lords, he has done fair service, And slain in fight many of your enemies: How full of valour did he bear himself In the last conflict, and made plenteous wounds! [Second Senator He has made too much plenty with 'em; He's a sworn rioter: he has a sin that often Drowns him, and takes his valour prisoner: If there were no foes, that were enough To overcome him: in that beastly fury He has been known to commit outrages, And cherish factions: 'tis inferr'd to us, His days are foul and his drink dangerous.] [First Senator He dies.] ALCIBIADES Hard fate! he might have died in war. My lords, if not for any parts in him-- Though his right arm might purchase his own time And be in debt to none--yet, more to move you, Take my deserts to his, and join 'em both: And, for I know your reverend ages love Security, I'll pawn my victories, all My honours to you, upon his good returns. If by this crime he owes the law his life, Why, let the war receive 't in valiant gore For law is strict, and war is nothing more. |
