Monologue

Aufidius Monologue from Coriolanus

From Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

male · defiant · 52 sec

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That I would have spoke of. Being banished for’t, he came unto my hearth, Presented to my knife his throat. I took him, Made him joint servant with me, gave him way In all his own desires; nay, let him choose Out of my files, his projects to accomplish, My best and freshest men; served his designments In mine own person; holp to reap the fame Which he did end all his; and took some pride To do myself this wrong; till at the last I seemed his follower, not partner; and He waged me with his countenance as if I had been mercenary.

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Aufidius reflects on his complicated relationship with Coriolanus, expressing feelings of betrayal and anger over being used as a mere follower despite his loyalty and contributions.

30s · anger · betrayal · power · ambition · identity

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