Monologue

Aufidius Monologue from Coriolanus

From Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

male · defiant · 59 sec

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Condition? I would I were a Roman, for I cannot, Being a Volsce, be that I am. Condition? What good condition can a treaty find I’ th’ part that is at mercy? Five times, Martius, I have fought with thee; so often hast thou beat me And wouldst do so, I think, should we encounter As often as we eat. By th’ elements, If e’er again I meet him beard to beard, He’s mine or I am his. Mine emulation Hath not that honour in’t it had; for where I thought to crush him in an equal force, True sword to sword, I’ll potch at him some way, Or wrath or craft may get him.

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Aufidius expresses his frustration and determination to confront Coriolanus, revealing his inner conflict as a Volsce who longs for the strength of a Roman.

30s · determination · identity · revenge · honor · power

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