2011
Caius Martius, a brilliant but arrogant Roman general, earns the name Coriolanus for his military victories against the Volscians, led by his nemesis Tullus Aufidius. Despite his mother Volumnia's urging, Coriolanus's disdain for the common people and his refusal to humble himself for political office lead to his banishment from Rome by manipulative tribunes. In exile, Coriolanus seeks out Aufidius and offers his services, leading the Volscian army against Rome, transforming their camp into a cult-like environment around him. After rejecting pleas from his former mentor Menenius, who then commits suicide, Coriolanus is finally swayed by the desperate entreaties of his mother, wife, and son, agreeing to spare Rome. This act of mercy enrages Aufidius, who, feeling betrayed and overshadowed, ambushes and murders Coriolanus, whose body is then publicly displayed and broadcast on Roman television, leaving Volumnia to witness her son's tragic end.
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Coriolanus, a proud Roman general, achieves military glory but struggles with political popularity.
Open full beat sheetCaius Martius Coriolanus is listed as Protagonist / Roman General. A brilliant but arrogant and uncompromising Roman soldier, prone to extreme violence and disdain for the common people. In the parsed data, Caius Martius Coriolanus is connected to 39 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
39 scenes / 44 dialogue linesMenenius is listed as Senator / Mentor. A wily, folksy politician who acts as a mentor and advisor to Coriolanus. In the parsed data, Menenius is connected to 24 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
24 scenes / 26 dialogue linesTullus Aufidius is listed as Antagonist / Volscian Leader. The leader of the Volscian forces and Coriolanus's lifelong nemesis, driven by a complex mix of hatred and obsession. In the parsed data, Tullus Aufidius is connected to 15 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
15 scenes / 10 dialogue linesSicinius is listed as Tribune of the People. A crafty and cold politician who conspires with Brutus against Coriolanus. In the parsed data, Sicinius is connected to 13 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
13 scenes / 12 dialogue linesBrutus is listed as Tribune of the People. A manipulative and ambitious politician who works to undermine Coriolanus. In the parsed data, Brutus is connected to 13 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
13 scenes / 8 dialogue linesCominius is listed as Roman General. An experienced military commander and political ally of Coriolanus. In the parsed data, Cominius is connected to 13 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
13 scenes / 7 dialogue linesVolumnia is listed as Coriolanus' Mother. An imposing, manipulative, and fiercely patriotic woman who raised her son to be a warrior. In the parsed data, Volumnia is connected to 11 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
11 scenes / 14 dialogue linesTamora is listed as Political Agitator. An extreme political figure and anarchist who is a vocal enemy of Coriolanus. In the parsed data, Tamora is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
10 scenes / 4 dialogue linesCassius is listed as Political Agitator. A leading organizer for the Roman opposition who incites the people against Coriolanus. In the parsed data, Cassius is connected to 9 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
9 scenes / 5 dialogue linesTitus Lartius is listed as Roman Officer. A younger officer and loyal comrade-in-arms to Coriolanus. In the parsed data, Titus Lartius is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesVirgilia is listed as Coriolanus' Wife. A beautiful and graceful woman who is deeply distressed by her husband's violent nature and the political turmoil. In the parsed data, Virgilia is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesYoung Martius is listed as Coriolanus' Son. A young boy who mirrors his father's grim and violent nature. In the parsed data, Young Martius is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTullus Aufidius sharpens a knife while watching news reports of food riots in Rome and the military actions of Caius Martius.
Tullus Aufidius, Caius Martius CoriolanusTamora moves through the city to a secret meeting location.
TamoraCassius, Tamora, and other citizens meet to discuss their grievances against the Roman state and Caius Martius.
Cassius, Tamora, MeneniusCaius Martius confronts the rioting mob and forces them to disperse.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Cassius, Tamora, MeneniusAufidius watches the news footage of Martius confronting the mob.
Tullus Aufidius, Caius Martius CoriolanusMartius and Roman officers plan for the war against the Volsces.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Titus Lartius, CominiusAufidius and his officers prepare for the conflict with Rome.
Tullus AufidiusYoung Martius plays in the garden while his mother and grandmother discuss the war.
Young Martius, Virgilia, Volumnia, MeneniusThe battle for Corioles rages as Martius leads the Roman assault.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Titus Lartius, Tullus AufidiusMartius leads his soldiers in a desperate charge across the plaza toward the hotel under heavy fire.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Titus LartiusMartius and his men fight through the hotel lobby.
Caius Martius CoriolanusMartius and Aufidius confront each other on the stairs and engage in a brutal hand-to-hand fight.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus AufidiusMartius is treated for his wounds and Cominius arrives to congratulate him.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Menenius, Cominius, Titus Lartius, Young MartiusAufidius vows revenge against Martius after seeing the aftermath of the battle.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus AufidiusBrutus, Sicinius, and Cassius discuss their dislike for Martius.
Menenius, Brutus, Sicinius, CassiusVolumnia, Virgilia, and Menenius prepare for Martius's return.
Volumnia, Virgilia, MeneniusMartius is officially named Coriolanus.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Volumnia, Virgilia, Menenius, CominiusVolumnia tends to Coriolanus's wounds.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Volumnia, VirgiliaVirgilia wanders the hallway.
VirgiliaBrutus and Sicinius plot against Coriolanus.
Brutus, SiciniusCoriolanus is nominated for Consul.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Menenius, Brutus, Sicinius, CominiusCoriolanus waits alone.
Caius Martius CoriolanusCoriolanus is asked to speak to the people.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Menenius, Brutus, SiciniusMenenius coaches Coriolanus on how to speak to the people.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, MeneniusCoriolanus begs for votes from the people.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Cassius, TamoraCoriolanus seeks the voices of the common people to become Consul, encountering a Jamaican woman and a shopkeeper.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Cassius, Tamora, Young MartiusCoriolanus publicly declares his candidacy and receives the people's support, while the Tribunes plot against him.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Menenius, Brutus, Sicinius, Cassius, TamoraCoriolanus discusses the Volscian threat with Titus Lartius.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Titus Lartius, Menenius, CominiusThe Tribunes intercept Coriolanus, leading to a confrontation.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Menenius, Brutus, Sicinius, Cominius, Titus LartiusA riot breaks out as Coriolanus confronts the mob.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Menenius, Brutus, Sicinius, Cassius, TamoraThe Tribunes and Menenius debate the fate of Coriolanus.
Menenius, Brutus, Sicinius, TamoraVolumnia convinces Coriolanus to return to the Tribunes and apologize.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Volumnia, Menenius, CominiusCoriolanus faces the Tribunes in a televised trial.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Menenius, Brutus, Sicinius, Cassius, TamoraVolumnia watches the televised confrontation between Coriolanus and the Tribunes, fearing for her son's fate.
Volumnia, Caius Martius CoriolanusSicinius banishes Coriolanus, leading to a violent outburst from Coriolanus before he departs.
Sicinius, Brutus, Caius Martius Coriolanus, Cominius, Cassius, TamoraCoriolanus says goodbye to his family and friends before heading into exile.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Virgilia, Volumnia, Menenius, Titus Lartius, CominiusMontage of Coriolanus' grueling journey through various landscapes.
Caius Martius CoriolanusCoriolanus arrives at the outskirts of Antium.
Caius Martius CoriolanusVolumnia confronts the Tribunes in a public bar.
Volumnia, Virgilia, Brutus, Sicinius, MeneniusCoriolanus infiltrates the building where Aufidius is staying.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus AufidiusCoriolanus reveals his identity to Aufidius and offers his service.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus AufidiusAufidius shaves Coriolanus' head.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus AufidiusAufidius gives Coriolanus command of half his forces.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus AufidiusThe Tribunes and Menenius discuss the news of the Volscian invasion.
Menenius, Brutus, SiciniusVirgilia hears the news of the invasion.
VirgiliaVolumnia watches the news of her son's betrayal.
VolumniaThe Volscian camp is transformed into a cult-like environment around Coriolanus.
Tullus AufidiusAufidius contemplates his complex relationship with Coriolanus.
Tullus AufidiusMenenius and the Tribunes discuss the failure of Titus to reach Coriolanus, leading Menenius to decide to attempt a personal appeal.
Menenius, Brutus, Sicinius, Cominius, Titus LartiusMenenius and Cominius arrive at the Roman checkpoint and Menenius begins his walk toward the Volscian lines.
Menenius, CominiusMenenius is brought before a transformed Coriolanus, who coldly rejects his pleas for Rome.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Menenius, Tullus AufidiusOvercome by guilt and the failure of his mission, Menenius commits suicide.
MeneniusVolumnia, Virgilia, and Young Martius arrive to plead with Coriolanus.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus Aufidius, Volumnia, Virgilia, Young MartiusAufidius and his men ambush and murder Coriolanus.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus AufidiusCoriolanus' body is tossed into the back of a truck.
Caius Martius CoriolanusA crowd of Volscians gathers around the truck to record Coriolanus' body with their phones.
Caius Martius CoriolanusVolumnia watches the footage of her son's body on television.
Caius Martius Coriolanus, VolumniaIf any such be here- As it were sin to doubt - that love this painting Wherein you see me smeared; 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 MARTIUS!
I am known to be a humorous patrician, and one that loves a cup of hot wine with not a drop of allaying water in it; one that converses more with the buttock of the night than with the forehead of the morning. What I think I utter, and spend my malice in my breath.
The deeds of Coriolanus Should not be uttered feebly. It is held That valor is the chiefest virtue, and Most dignifies the haver. Alone he ENTERED The mortal gate of the city, And struck Corioles like a planet, From face to foot He was a thing of blood...
My valor, poisoned with him, Shall fly out of itself ... Nor sleep, nor sanctuary, being naked, Sick, the prayers of priests, Nor times of sacrifice, Shall lift up their rotten privilege And custom, Against my hate to Martius.
I prithee now, my son, Go and say to them Thou art their soldier, and being bred in BROILS Has not the soft way In asking their good loves; but thou wilt FRAME Thyself, forsooth, hereafter theirs.
One fire drives out one fire; one nail, one nail; Rights by rights founder, strengths by strengths do fail And when, Caius, Rome is thine, Thou art poorest of all -- then shortly art thou mine.
But I'll report it Where Senators shall mingle tears with smiles; Where great patricians shall attend and shrug, In the end admire and say: "We thank the gods Our Rome hath such a soldier."
I know you can do very little alone You talk of pride: 0 that you could turn your eyes toward the napes of your necks, and make but an interior survey of your good selves! 0 that you could!
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