Monologue

Aufidius Monologue from Coriolanus

From Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

male · dramatic · 1:00 min

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Is it not yours? What ever have been thought on in this state That could be brought to bodily act ere Rome Had circumvention? ’Tis not four days gone Since I heard thence. These are the words—I think I have the letter here. Yes, here it is. (Reads.) They have pressed a power, but it is not known Whether for east or west. The dearth is great. The people mutinous; and, it is rumoured, Cominius, Martius your old enemy, Who is of Rome worse hated than of you,— And Titus Lartius, a most valiant Roman, These three lead on this preparation Whither ’tis bent. Most likely ’tis for you. Consider of it.

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Aufidius is reflecting on the brewing conflict in Rome, revealing his strategic awareness and concern over the actions of his enemies, particularly Coriolanus.

30s · anticipation · power · betrayal · conflict · honor

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