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    The Complete Coriolanus: An Annotated Edition of the Shakespeare Play
    The Complete Coriolanus: An Annotated Edition of the Shakespeare Play
    The Complete Coriolanus: An Annotated Edition of the Shakespeare Play
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    The Complete Coriolanus: An Annotated Edition of the Shakespeare Play

    By Donald J. Richardson

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    Coriolanus is a man afflicted by a tragic flaw: Hubris (Hybris), overweening pride. His thoughts are immediately expressed in his speech, never mind the setting or the audience. This, combined with his near total naivete, leads to his downfall, especially when confronted by the machinations of Brutus and Sicinius. Despite the wise advice given him by his mother, his wife, and his friend Menenius, he indulges himself by giving expression to his umbrage-deserved, no doubt but ill-advised nevertheless. He is the epitome of self-indulgent pride. Thus, he dooms himself through his own impulsive behavior, especially his speech.
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    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateMay 6, 2015
    ISBN9781504907545
    The Complete Coriolanus: An Annotated Edition of the Shakespeare Play
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    Donald J. Richardson

    Although he has long been eligible to retire, Donald J. Richardson continues to (try to) teach English Composition at Phoenix College in Arizona. He defines his life through his teaching, his singing, his volunteering, and his grandchildren.

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      The Complete Coriolanus - Donald J. Richardson

      © 2015 Donald J. Richardson. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 05/05/2015

      ISBN: 978-1-5049-0755-2 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-5049-0756-9 (hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-5049-0754-5 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2015906325

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Table of Contents

      ACT I

      ACT II

      ACT III

      ACT IV

      ACT V

      Works Cited

      Other Books by Donald J. Richardson

      Dust in the Wind, 2001

      Rails to Light, 2005

      Song of Fools, 2006

      Words of Truth, 2007

      The Meditation of My Heart, 2008

      The Days of Darkness, 2009

      The Dying of the Light, 2010

      Between the Darkness and the Light, 2011

      The Days of Thy Youth, 2012

      Those Who Sit in Darkness¸ 2013

      Just a Song at Twilight, 2014

      The Complete Hamlet, 2012

      The Complete Macbeth, 2013

      The Complete Romeo and Juliet, 2013

      The Complete King Lear, 2013

      The Complete Julius Caesar, 2013

      The Complete Merchant of Venice, 2013

      The Complete Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2013

      The Complete Much Ado About Nothing, 2013

      The Complete Twelfth Night, 2014

      The Complete Taming of the Shrew, 2014

      The Complete Tempest, 2014

      The Complete Othello, 2014

      The Complete Henry IV, Part One, 2014

      The Complete Antony and Cleopatra, 2014

      The Complete Comedy of Errors, 2014

      The Complete Henry IV, Part Two, 2014

      The Complete Henry V, 2014

      The Tragedy of Richard the Third, 2015

      The Complete Two Gentlemen of Verona, 2015

      The Complete Richard the Second, 2015

      Covered with Darkness, 2015

      About the Book

      Coriolanus is a man afflicted by a tragic flaw: Hubris (Hybris), overweening pride. His thoughts are immediately expressed in his speech, never mind the setting or the audience. This combined with his near total naivete leads to his downfall, especially when confronted by the machinations of Brutus and Sicinius. Despite the wise advice given him by his mother, his wife, and his friend Menenius, he indulges himself by giving expression to his umbrage—deserved, no doubt but ill-advised nevertheless. He is the epitome of self-indulgent pride. Thus, he dooms himself through his own impulsive behavior, especially his speech.

      About the Author

      Donald J. Richardson is still trying to teach English Composition at Phoenix College.

      The Tragedy of Coriolanus

      ACT I

      SCENE I. Rome. A street.

      Enter a company of mutinous Citizens, with staves, clubs, and other weapons

      FIRST CITIZEN

      1 Before we proceed any further, hear me speak.

      ALL

      2 Speak, speak.

      FIRST CITIZEN

      3 You are all resolved rather to die than to famish?

      ALL

      4 Resolved, resolved.

      FIRST CITIZEN

      5 First, you know Caius Marcius is chief enemy to the people.

      ALL

      6 We know’t, we know’t.

      FIRST CITIZEN

      ALL

      9 No more talking on’t; let it be done: away, away!   On’t: about it (Levin, 27)

      SECOND CITIZEN

      10 One word, good citizens.

      FIRST CITIZEN

      SECOND CITIZEN

      21 Would you proceed especially against Caius Marcius?

      ALL

      SECOND CITIZEN

      23 Consider you what services he has done for his country?

      FIRST CITIZEN

      SECOND CITIZEN

      FIRST CITIZEN

      SECOND CITIZEN

      32 What he cannot help in his nature, you account a

      33 vice in him. You must in no way say he is covetous.

      FIRST CITIZEN

      ALL

      38 Come, come.

      FIRST CITIZEN

      Enter MENENIUS AGRIPPA

      SECOND CITIZEN

      40 Worthy Menenius Agrippa; one that hath always loved

      41 the people.

      FIRST CITIZEN

      42 He’s one honest enough: would all the rest were so!

      MENENIUS

      FIRST CITIZEN

      46 had inkling this fortnight what we intend to do,

      47 which now we’ll show ’em in deeds. They say poor

      49 have strong arms too.

      MENENIUS

      50 Why, masters, my good friends, mine honest neighbors,

      FIRST CITIZEN

      52 We cannot, sir, we are undone already.

      MENENIUS

      53 I tell you, friends, most charitable care

      61 The gods, not the patricians, make it, and

      62 Your knees to them, not arms, must help. Alack,

      66 When you curse them as enemies.

      FIRST CITIZEN

      67 Care for us! True, indeed! They ne’er cared for us

      68 yet: suffer us to famish, and their store-houses

      70 support usurers; repeal daily any wholesome act

      71 established against the rich, and provide more

      74 there’s all the love they bear us.

      MENENIUS

      75 Either you must

      77 Or be accused of folly. I shall tell you

      79 But, since it serves my purpose, I will venture

      FIRST CITIZEN

      81 Well, I’ll hear it, sir: yet you must not think to

      83 you, deliver.

      MENENIUS

      84 There was a time when all the body’s members

      85 Rebell’d against the belly, thus accused it:

      93 Of the whole body. The belly answer’d—

      FIRST CITIZEN

      94 Well, sir, what answer made the belly?

      MENENIUS

      FIRST CITIZEN

      103 Your belly’s answer? What!

      104 The kingly-crowned head, the vigilant eye,

      MENENIUS

      109 What then?

      FIRST CITIZEN

      MENENIUS

      113 Well, what then?

      FIRST CITIZEN

      114 The former agents, if they did complain,

      115 What could the belly answer?

      MENENIUS

      116 I will tell you

      FIRST CITIZEN

      MENENIUS

      120 Note me this, good friend;

      124 "That I receive the general food at first,

      125 Which you do live upon; and fit it is,

      127 Of the whole body: but, if you do remember,

      128 I send it through the rivers of your blood,

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