The play tells the tragic story of the life of the mighty Roman
warrior Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Coriolanus was born and bred
for his post by his ambitious mother Volumnia. He shares the
accolades of his comrades and superiors during Rome's civil war,
but can find no such glory in the peace that follows. Trying to
find a new place in politics, Coriolanus is appointed to
represent the common people, the Plebeians, even though he
openly despises and considers them inferior. Coriolanus supports
the old Patrician views and lifestyle and is totally out of tune
with the needs of the ordinary people. A blunt solider lost in a
sea of political opportunists, Coriolanus is at the mercy of
those more savvy then he is. Soon these men gain control of the
Plebeians and consolidate their own power, turn the city of Rome
against Coriolanus and cast him out. After being exiled from
Rome, Coriolanus seeks out Aufidius in the Volscian capital, and
tells them that he will lead their army to victory against Rome.
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