Read the full text of Coriolanus Act 4 Scene 1 with a side-by-side translation HERE.
- Before leaving the city, Coriolanus says a quick goodbye to his wife and mom at Rome's gates.
- The women are boo-hooing, which totally bugs Coriolanus. He orders them to man up, especially his tough mama.
- Coriolanus then declares that he's going to live his life like a "lonely dragon."
- His pal Cominius offers to go with him but Coriolanus shrugs him off and sets out on his own.