Were Men But Constant [Shakespeare For You]

🎭 O heaven, were man
But constant, he were perfect.

— Proteus, Two Gentlemen of Verona 5-4

[ACTING TIPS]

Finally!!  Proteus clearly sees his fault and is really sorry.

But this line also sounds like a joke.

I would think Shakespeare intends the audience laugh, after succession of harsh, rather dark, tensed scenes.

Proteus isn’t joking, of course.

Being serious and funny at the same time acting is quite tricky!

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