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The Changeling
By Thomas Middleton and William Rowley - Stage play
Roles
- Beatrice - Young Adult (20-35), Female
About this piece
Beatrice is afraid that Alsemero will discover she is no longer a virgin
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 stabs Alonzo and kills him. After the deed Beatrice offers him money to thank him but De Flores makes clear that he wants more than that, he wants her virginity. He threatens to go public with the murder if she doesn't accept. Eventually they develop a sexual relationship. In this monologue Beatrice laments the fact that she is being used for sex by De Flores and her fear that her lover might discover that she is no longer a virgin.
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