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Coulfus's Response To Coriolanus
After Coriolanus comprehended that his mother and wife were not going to allow him to attack his native town, he decided to convince Audifius to abandon his plans for an invasion to Rome. Coriolanus was moved by his mother and wife’ speech. Previously, he had promised Audifus to remain loyal to his orders, but incapable of this, he implored Audifus to avoid an imminent invasion to Rome. In response of Coriolanus’ request, Audifius decided to not attack his town. In perspective, Indirectly, he conveys an emotion of boldness and submissiveness (V.iv. 195) (3) (dare) towards Aufidius. This boldness and submissiveness could turn him into a vulnerable Patrician. It seems that he lost his power. Unexpectedly he transformed his character from being
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