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Previously, on Coriolanus… Menenius tried to talk Coriolanus out of invading Rome. He failed. Volumnia, Virgilia, Valeria, and Marcius Jr. tried to talk Coriolanus out of invading Rome. They succeeded. The key is guilt-tripping. …and now, the thrilling conclusion!

Previously, on Coriolanus… – Rome got word of Coriolanus’ and Aufidius’ impending invasion. – Menenius managed to blame literally everyone except Coriolanus for this. – Also Aufidius may be planning to betray Coriolanus. Or possibly marry him. It’s unclear. …and … Continue reading →

Previously, on Coriolanus… – Coriolanus hooked up with Aufidius, in every sense of the phrase. …and now, the thrilling continuation!

Previously, on Coriolanus… – Coriolanus left Rome and everybody had a big cry about it. – Volumnia cussed out Brutus and Sicinius – A Roman and a Volscean walked into a bar met in the middle of bumfuck nowhere to … Continue reading →

Previously, on Coriolanus… – Brutus and Sicinius convinced the plebeians to banish Coriolanus. – Coriolanus helped them along by acting like a douche for the entire trial. – Anyway, now he’s gotta leave Rome and it’s super sad. …and now, … Continue reading →

Previously, on Coriolanus… – Coriolanus and his allies sought shelter from the ire of the rabble at Coriolanus’ house. – There, they found Coriolanus’ mom, who read him the riot act. – Coriolanus was like GEEZ MOM FINE I’LL GO … Continue reading →

Previously on Coriolanus… – The plebes are mad at Coriolanus because he hates them and refuses to disguise this fact. – There was a riot. – Coriolanus and his allies barely escaped back to his house. …and now, the thrilling … Continue reading →

But first, a brief Q&A: Why Coriolanus? Because of this, and also this: Which edition are you reading? Signet Classics! Who else? (My particular copy was generously provided by angevin2. Much thanks!) What do you know about this play going … Continue reading →