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Shakespeare Monologue for 12 yr old girl

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ThenLaterWhenItGotDark · 27/09/2015 13:34

Wonder if anyone can suggest one? Dd has joined a drama group and they have been asked to find a monologue that appeals to them and do a bit of research into what it's all about.
Obviously, there are the Romeo and Juliet ones, Hamlet etc, I had a look and thought Joan of Arc (Henry 6 I think) might be OK as it's short, straightforward and obviously someone the kids know about already.

Anything else that would be suitable? Thanks!

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WingMirrorSpider · 27/09/2015 13:40

What about Portia's Qualitly of Mercy speech from Merchat of Venice? I remember doing it at school and enjoying it at 13.

LisbethSalandersLaptop · 27/09/2015 13:37

that speech from Macbeth - you know
"Is this a dagger I see before me/its handle towards my hand/come let me clutch thee/I have thee not yet I see thee still" etc etc

(still remember it after learning it as a child)

EvilTwins · 27/09/2015 13:37

I'd stick with Juliet for a 12 year old - it's the one she's most likely to be able to relate to, and that's important for this sort of thing.