s them he cares only about himself and no one else. In turning to the Volscians, Coriolanus proves the right.Thorough the play Coriolanus mum Volumnia Encourages Coriolanus to go to battle, and he has always took her advice. But when it comes to his death his mum wants him to back down and not get killed, he takes no notice of he because he doesnt want to be remembered a being a coward when in a dangerous situation. He wants to be remembered as an excellent fighter, and as a strong man, knowing that he was going to get killed if he never backed down; he refused to, HE STOOD HIS GROUND! Coriolanus actually encourages Aufidius to kill him; he even says Cut me to piecesCoriolanus other qualities.PrideCoriolanus death was mainly due to the amount of pride he had. If he wouldnt have had the same amount of pride he has he would have been able to patch up any differences with his enemies, and may not have even offended them in the first place. Coriolanus pride was started by his special abilities and his stature as some peoples hero, this pride also stops him from being a political leader and from being able to save his life through compromising with enemies.ReputationHow Coriolanus treated his people depends mainly on his past; people see his past as feared and he was later to be loved by the Volscians, this establishes how exactly they feel about him. Coriolanus reputation within Rome does not help him in some confrontations. Although the patricians and those of a higher class are aware of Coriolanus good reputation, the people pay no notice when Coriolanus speaks out.Enemy and friendEnemies and friends this is especially significant in Aufidius and Coriolanus relationship, and in Coriolanus relationship to Rome. This determines who they are fighting and why; and when and friends shift, as Coriolanus and Aufidius do, there is often confusion, and threat of a violent outcome.Words vs. actionsThis is a distinction that often trips Cor...
