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Learn about the plot and themes of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, a tragedy about a Roman general who is exiled and seeks revenge against his former city. Find out how he is influenced by his mother, his enemies, and his own pride.
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Coriolanus was probably written in 1607-08 and first...
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Learn about the plot, characters and themes of Coriolanus, a tragedy about a Roman general who hates the people and is banished from Rome. Find out how he tries to destroy Rome with his old enemy, but is betrayed and killed by them.
Coriolanus is the name given to a Roman general after his military feats against the Volscians at Corioli. Following his success he seeks to be consul, but his disdain for the plebeians and mutual hostility with the tribunes lead to his banishment from Rome. In exile, he presents himself to the Volscians, then leads them against Rome.
Learn the main events and themes of Shakespeare's Coriolanus, a tragedy about a Roman general who is banished and killed by his enemies. Find out how Coriolanus clashes with the common people, the tribunes, and his own family in this concise overview.
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Coriolanus study guide contains a biography of William Shakespeare, literature essays, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
Plot Summary. Menenius tries to calm a mutiny among the Roman citizens over the way they have been treated by the nobles. His friend, Caius Martius treats them with contempt, and the citizens disperse. Martius’ attitude arouses the anger of the tribunes Sicinius and Brutus.
