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Aufidius Monologue from Coriolanus

From Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

male · defiant · 52 sec

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Bolder, though not so subtle. My valour’s poisoned With only suff’ring stain by him; for him Shall fly out of itself. Nor sleep nor sanctuary, Being naked, sick, nor fane nor Capitol, The prayers of priests nor times of sacrifice, Embarquements all of fury, shall lift up Their rotten privilege and custom ’gainst My hate to Martius. Where I find him, were it At home, upon my brother’s guard, even there, Against the hospitable canon, would I Wash my fierce hand in’s heart. Go you to th’ city; Learn how ’tis held and what they are that must Be hostages for Rome.

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Aufidius expresses his intense hatred for Martius, revealing his determination to confront him regardless of the consequences, reflecting themes of revenge and power struggles.

30s · anger · revenge · power · betrayal · honor

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