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Coriolanus

Coriolanus is an excellent example of a tragic hero because his flaws bring about his destruction. He is unquestionably a heroic individual in the sense that he is self-sacrificing, brave, and an...

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Coriolanus

The central theme of the play is Coriolanus's pride. Coriolanus's pride and his belief that he is superior to all other men, as a result of his birth, leads to him insulting the plebeians, the common...

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Having a tragic flaw does not necessarily mean that the flaw is innate from birth. There are various interpretations of what a tragic flaw is. Though fate often plays an essential role in tragedy,...

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Coriolanus

"Coriolanus" is a depiction of a great Roman hero whose pride and anger discredits his otherwise moral virtue. Coriolanus, in the end, becomes just another politician who is only concerned about...

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Coriolanus

Coriolanus and Aufidius begin the play as military leaders from opposing sides. While Coriolanus is a Roman general, Aufidius leads the Volscians. Coriolanus is unyielding, brutal, and relentless...

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The title character's full name is Caius Marcius Coriolanus. "Coriolanus" is not a family name; it's an honorific title bestowed on him by the Roman Senate in commemoration of his military...

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