Drama Criticism Group
Question:
Hi, could someone tell me the name of a play with a speech in it ?
Answers:
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Posted by khymel on Monday October 6, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Although many plays contain speeches, probably the most famous are those of Shakespeare. Here's a partial list:
PlaySpeechJulius Caesar Cassius's speech to Brutus Mark Anthony's funeral speechMacbeth Macbeth's speech after hearing of the death of his wifeHamlet Hamlet ponders suicideHenry V King Henry V encourages his troops to take the city of Harfleur King Henry V encourages his troops before the battle of AgincourtRichard II John of Gaunt describes EnglandRomeo and Juliet Romeo sees Juliet at her window Romeo and Juliet part after a night of loveMerchant of Venice Shylock's response to being asked for money Portia asks Shylock for mercy
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Posted by smokeydevil on Monday November 3, 2008 at 3:13 PMIf you'd like a more informal speech, there are plenty of monologues in Neil Simon's plays. They often contain a good deal of humor, too!

