Monologue Of A Humorous Wedding

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EPISODE 1 AGALEA: Aghhhh could this day be any longer! For weeks I have been waiting for this moment and it is finally here! I am truly looking forward to meeting Eryx at the ball tonight. Are you mother? CALYPSO: Yes my dear, I am. You look stunning this evening and I simply do not know how he would be able to resist such beauty. Your father and I are so proud of you. AGALEA: Oh mother, you are too kind although you are only speaking the truth (Father walks in) THEOS: Oh my, you look gorgeous Agalea AGALEA: Thankyou father. When will we be leaving? THEOS: As we speak the chariot is awaiting outside. Now tonight I want you to be looking your best, as I did not arrange this meeting with Eryx’s father for you to not be looking perfect. AGALEA: …show more content…

The palace is striking THEOS: It is rather magnificent AGALEA: Mother, where is Eryx CALYPSOS: Be patient my dear, he will be here soon AGALEA: Look there he is! (Agalea runs to Eryx and speaks to him in a flirtatious tone) AGALEA: Hello Eryx, may I say you look dashing tonight ERYX: Yes I know. However Agalea you look even more stunning than the goddess Aphrodite. Would you care to spare me a dance? AGALEA: I would love to! (Hand gesture) ERYX: after you… (NARRATOR – Agalea and Eryx talked and danced all night until it was finally time for Agalea to leave) ERYX: I have had a splendid time tonight and would like to see you again tomorrow. Would you care to go for an afternoon stroll with me in the gardens? AGALEA: I would love to! I too have had a magnificent evening. I cannot wait for tomorrow and look forward to spending more time with you. (Agalea, Theos and Calypso return home) THEOS: how was your evening my dear? AGALEA: Oh father he is the one! I have only known him for a short time, however he is rich, intelligent and very handsome. We will make a beautiful and perfect couple. We are going for a stroll tomorrow, in the gardens together. I am so

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