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The Changeling
By Thomas Middleton and William Rowley - Stage play
Roles
- De Flores - Young Adult (20-35), Adult (36-50), Male
About this piece
De Flores talks about his love for Beatrice and laments the way she treats him
Summary
The play follows two plot lines. The main regards Beatrice, daughter of Vermandero, the governor of Alicante, and her love for Alsemero. The conflict comes from the fact that her father has betrothed her to a noble lord, Alonzo de Piracquo. She has her servant De Flores, who is in love with her, murder Alonzo. De Flores decides to blackmail Beatrice after the deed, demanding to have sex with her. This leads to a tragic finale when Alsemero discovers their sexual relationship and Alonzo's brother seeks the person responsible for the murder. This monologue is delivered by De Flores in Beatrice's chamber. He has been sent by her father to inform her that Alonzo and his friend Tomazo have arrived. Talking to the audience, De Flores talks about his love for Beatrice and laments the fact that she is disgusted by him (he has a skin disease) and treats him without respect all the time.
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