QUOTES FROM THE BARD

PLAY: Coriolanus ACT/SCENE: 1.6 SPEAKER: Marcius CONTEXT: MARCIUS
Those are they
That most are willing. If any such be here—
As it were sin to doubt—that love this painting
Wherein you see me smear’d; if any fear
Lesser his person than an ill report;
If any think brave death outweighs bad life
And that his country’s dearer than himself;
Let him alone, or so many so minded,
Wave thus, to express his disposition,
And follow Marcius.
MARCIUS
O, me alone! make you a sword of me?
If these shows be not outward, which of you
But is four Volsces? none of you but is
Able to bear against the great Aufidius
A shield as hard as his. A certain number,
Though thanks to all, must I select from all: the rest
Shall bear the business in some other fight,
As cause will be obey’d. Please you to march;
And four shall quickly draw out my command,
Which men are best inclined. DUTCH: De besten zijn
Die ‘t willigst zijn. — Is onder u hier één, —
En twijflen waar’ vergrijp! MORE: Those=The best (soldiers)
Ill report=Shame, a damaged reputation
Dearer=Worth more
Disposition=Inclination
Outward=Superficial
Able to bear against=A match for, can withstand
Draw out my command=Select my army
Compleat:
Report (rumour)=Gerucht, praat
Dear=Waard, lief, dierbaar, dier
Disposition of mind=Gesteltenis van gemoed
Outward=Uytwendig, uyterlyk Topics: reputation, courage, legacy