Sury's Lang and Lit Class

Link to annotated doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNC-M6lSoB-R7f_WGQvkUh5_SE8VMrIJSBoa6gm6Ecg/edit

Caius Martius is the main protagonist in Shakespeare's play Coriolanus. In Coriolanus, the plot takes the form of a political play; two chief opposing forces within Rome which includes Caius Martius and the plebians and tribunes. Caius Martius was introdueced as an arrogant and rude general, hated by many and loved only by few. The play begins with a food riot among the commoners protesting against Martius' authority. He is shown to be the "chief enemy to the people" (1:1) with a disrespectful attitude. However when he gets sent off to war and fights in the battle of Volsces, he is shown to be a brave warrior and a fearless leader as he gave words of motivation to his fellow warriors to continue fighting. He is also portrayed as tough and persevering by withstanding bleeding battle wounds. In addition Caius displays modest behavior by choosing not to accept his share of the war spoils. Shakespeare characterizes Martius as both stubborn and rude but also as courageous