Love's Labor's Lost

by

William Shakespeare

Monsieur Marcade Character Analysis

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A messenger from the French court who arrives near the end of the play to announce to the princess the death of her father. While a minor character, his announcement importantly puts an end to the merriment and joking of the play, signaling the conclusion of the play’s light comedy and a return to more serious matters.

Monsieur Marcade Quotes in Love's Labor's Lost

The Love's Labor's Lost quotes below are all either spoken by Monsieur Marcade or refer to Monsieur Marcade. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Love Theme Icon
).
Act 5, Scene 2 Quotes

God save you, madam.

Welcome, Marcade,
But that thou interruptest our merriment.

I am sorry, madam, for the news I bring
Is heavy in my tongue. The King your father—

Dead, for my life.

Even so. My tale is told.

Worthies away! The scene begins to cloud.

Related Characters: Berowne (speaker), The Princess of France (speaker), Monsieur Marcade (speaker)
Related Symbols: The Nine Worthies
Page Number: 5.2.790-797
Explanation and Analysis:
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Monsieur Marcade Quotes in Love's Labor's Lost

The Love's Labor's Lost quotes below are all either spoken by Monsieur Marcade or refer to Monsieur Marcade. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Love Theme Icon
).
Act 5, Scene 2 Quotes

God save you, madam.

Welcome, Marcade,
But that thou interruptest our merriment.

I am sorry, madam, for the news I bring
Is heavy in my tongue. The King your father—

Dead, for my life.

Even so. My tale is told.

Worthies away! The scene begins to cloud.

Related Characters: Berowne (speaker), The Princess of France (speaker), Monsieur Marcade (speaker)
Related Symbols: The Nine Worthies
Page Number: 5.2.790-797
Explanation and Analysis: