Monologue

Aufidius Monologue from Coriolanus

From Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

male · dramatic · 56 sec

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Therefore, most absolute sir, if thou wilt have The leading of thine own revenges, take Th’ one half of my commission and set down— As best thou art experienced, since thou know’st Thy country’s strength and weakness—thine own ways, Whether to knock against the gates of Rome, Or rudely visit them in parts remote To fright them ere destroy. But come in. Let me commend thee first to those that shall Say yea to thy desires. A thousand welcomes! And more a friend than e’er an enemy— Yet, Martius, that was much. Your hand. Most welcome! (Exeunt Coriolanus and Aufidius.) Two of the Servingmen come forward.

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Aufidius offers a partnership to Martius, suggesting strategies for revenge against Rome while expressing a sense of camaraderie and trust.

30s · trust · revenge · power · friendship · strategy

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