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Philaster
By Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher - Stage play
Roles
- King - Adult (36-50), Senior (>50), Male
About this piece
The King urges Prince Pharamond to court his daughter
Summary
The story is set in the Kingdom of Sicily. The king's father, the king of Naples, had conquered the Kingdom of Sicily, banished its royal house, and imposed his rule. Philaster is the heir of that house and rightful heir of the Kingdom of Sicily. He now lives in the King's royal court and is widely liked by the populace. The King, not having any male heir, is worried about his succession. He plans to have his daughter Arethusa marry a Spanish prince, Pharamond, and make him his heir. In this monologue, in the first scene of the play, the King is addressing Pharamond, urging him to woo his daughter despite his young age and apparent awkwardness, so that he can make him his heir.
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