Task 2: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Performance: Performing a Classical Role: Solo Monologue

 Performing a Classical Role Mock

15/12/23

Helena's Monologue: Act 1, Scene 1 

From Shakespeare's, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream

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