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    Proteus Monologues

    Proteus is a character from The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Browse 3 curated audition pieces featuring Proteus, spanning comedy. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.

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    Act II, Scene 4 — Proteus's Soliloquy

    The Two Gentlemen of Verona

    by William Shakespeare

    Proteus experiences a sudden and overwhelming shift in affection, realizing that his new infatuation with Silvia has completely erased his loyalty to his former love, Julia. He struggles with the moral implications of his betrayal while succumbing to a 'reasonless' obsession.

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    Proteus Resolves to Betray His Friend

    The Two Gentlemen of Verona

    by William Shakespeare

    Proteus realizes that his sudden infatuation with Silvia has completely eclipsed his love for Julia and his loyalty to his best friend, Valentine. He struggles with the irrationality of his new passion while deciding to pursue Silvia at any cost.

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    2 min

    Proteus: To Leave My Julia

    The Two Gentlemen of Verona

    by William Shakespeare

    Proteus wrestles with his conscience as he decides to betray both his best friend, Valentine, and his former love, Julia, in order to pursue Valentine's new love, Silvia. He justifies his treachery through the logic of love and plans to inform Silvia's father of the couple's planned elopement.

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    The Two Gentlemen of Verona

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