Shakespeare Closely Read

109. Coriolanus Concludes - at his nurse’s tears He whined and roared away your victory

Shakespeare Closely Read

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The Romans are greatly relieved that Coriolanus relented, but the Volscians, provoked by Aufidius, turn on Coriolanus and kill him.

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