Penny Dreadfuls, 1912 · page 42 of 118
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# Victorian Page Analysis This is a page of running dramatic dialogue from what appears to be a theatrical adaptation of a classical work. The page header identifies it as "EURIPIDES" (page 26), and the text consists of poetic dialogue between characters, with a stage direction indicating "Enter from the right JASON." Jason then delivers an extended speech addressing a woman, discussing her exile from Corinth, his past efforts to protect her despite her outspoken criticism of their rulers, and his current willingness to assist her despite their conflict. The verse employs blank verse and rhyming couplets in a Victorian dramatic style.
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26 EURIPIDES Dark is the house afar, Where an old king called thee daughter ; All that was once thy star In stormy water, Dark: and, lo, in the nearer House that was sworn to love thee, Another, queenlier, dearer, Is thronéd above thee. LEinter from the right JASON. JASON. Oft have I seen, in other days than these, “Et a dark temper maketh maladies o friend can heal. Iwas easy to have kept Both land and home. It needed but to accept Unstrivingly the pleasure of our lords. But thou, for mere delight in stormy words, Wilt lose all! . . . Now thy speech provokes not me. Rail on. Of all mankind let Jason be ’ Most evil; none shall check thee. But for these Dark threats cast out against the majesties Of Corinth, count as veriest gain thy path Of exile. I myself, when princely wrath Was hot against thee, strove with all good will To appease the wrath, and wished to keep thee still Beside me. But thy mouth would never stay From vanity, blaspheming night and day Our masters. Therefore thou shalt fly the land. Yet, even so, I will not hold my hand From succouring mine own people. Here am IL To help thee, woman, pondering heedfully SN ee a ee, » a > * See ot = a ee e (ECO nallice boo cS (E(0)