Monologue

Coriolanus Monologue

From Coriolanus by William Shakespeare

male · anguished · 56 sec

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Like a dull actor now, I have forgot my part, and I am out, Even to a full disgrace. Best of my flesh, Forgive my tyranny, but do not say For that, “Forgive our Romans.” (They kiss.) O, a kiss Long as my exile, sweet as my revenge! Now, by the jealous queen of heaven, that kiss I carried from thee, dear, and my true lip Hath virgined it e’er since. You gods! I prate And the most noble mother of the world Leave unsaluted. Sink, my knee, i’ th’ earth; (Kneels.) Of thy deep duty more impression show Than that of common sons.

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Coriolanus reflects on his feelings of disgrace and longing for connection while grappling with his identity and the consequences of his actions.

30s · longing · revenge · exile · identity · family

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