Lussurioso: "Welcome, be not far off, we must be better…
““Lussurioso: "Welcome, be not far off, we must be better acquainted. Push, be bold with us, thy hand!" Vindice: "With all my heart, i'faith. How dost, sweet musk-cat? When shall we lie together?" Lussurioso: (aside) "Wondrous knave! Gather him into boldness? 'Sfoot, the slave's Already as familiar as an ague, And shakes me at his pleasure! -- Friend, I can Forget myself in private, but elsewhere, I pray do you remember be." Vindice: "Oh, very well, sir. I conster myself saucy." Lussurioso: "What hast been? What profession?" Vindice: "A bone-setter." Lussurioso: "A bone-setter!" Vindice: "A bawd, my lord, one that sets bones together." Lussurioso: (aside) "Notable bluntness!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Characters use flamboyant, poetic language to flirt and negotiate power, revealing hidden motives.
In simple terms: Flamboyant dialogue masks deeper intentions.
Key Takeaway
Listen for subtext in conversation.
Themes
theatre
dialogue
power dynamics
Mood
dramatic
playful
Type
theatrical
literary
When to use this quote
- stage performances
- literary analysis
- creative writing workshops
Key Concepts
Elizabethan drama
character interaction
poetic language
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the aside reveal about Lussurioso?
- How does humor affect power exchanges?
A Different Perspective
Language may be exaggerated for effect.