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- Despite their animosity, Aufidius forms an unlikely alliance with Coriolanus when the latter is banished from Rome. Recognizing Coriolanus's military prowess, Aufidius sees an opportunity to use him as a weapon against Rome. Together, they launch a successful attack on the city, causing chaos and panic among the Roman citizens.
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Summary: Act 1: Scenes 2-10. The action now shifts to the Volscian city of Corioles, where Tullus Aufidius, about to depart for his attack on Rome, tells the Senators of Corioles that the Romans are already prepared for his offensive. But, the Senators are skeptical of the Romans' readiness; they advise Aufidius to take his army into the field ...
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Aufidius, feeling slighted, declares that Coriolanus's...
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Though he cannot fully match Coriolanus in battle, Aufidius surpasses his rival in political skill and oratory abilities. After Coriolanus decides to abandon the siege on Rome, Aufidius is easily able to convince the other Volscian conspirators to turn on and murder Coriolanus.
Moved by his plight and honoured to fight alongside the great general, Aufidius and his superiors embrace Coriolanus, allowing him to lead a new assault on Rome. Rome, in its panic, tries desperately to persuade Coriolanus to halt his crusade for vengeance, but both Cominius and Menenius fail.
The conspirators who have joined Aufidius in the plot against Coriolanus kill the Roman, and Aufidius arrogantly plants his foot on the corpse—until one of the Volscian lords orders him to...
Jul 31, 2015 · When Volscian invaders attack Roman territories, Martius helps lead the Roman forces, and almost single-handedly conquers the Volscian city of Corioles, winning the name “Coriolanus.” The Volscian leader, Aufidius, swears revenge.Victorious in battle, Coriolanus expects to be made a consul, but by custom he must ask for votes from the plebians.
Synopsis. A summary of Shakespeare's Roman war tragedy, Coriolanus. Famine in Rome is causing unrest between the common people and the patricians (the aristocrats of Rome). The people particularly resent the arrogant Caius Martius, son of Volumnia, who makes no secret of the fact that he despises them.
