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The Two Gentlemen of Verona
By William Shakespeare - Stage play
Roles
- Speed
- Valentine
About this piece
Speed talks to his master Valentine about Valentine's love for Julia
Summary
The play is about two childhood friends from Verona, Valentine and Proteus. In the beginning of the story Valentine leaves Verona for the Duke's court in Milan. Proteus tells his friend that he can't leave Verona because he is in love with Julia and is courting her. He sent her a love letter and is waiting for an answer. Valentine arrives in Milan and instantly falls in love with the Duke's daughter, Silvia. Soon later Proteus' father decides to send his son to Milan as well. Proteus also falls in love with Silvia and the story follows Proteus' schemes to win Silvia's love. In this scene we find Valentine is Milan talking to his servant Speed. Valentine asks Speed about his opinion on Silvia, who he loves. Speed gives him his honest opinion and tells him how he has changed after falling in love with Silvia.
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