Coriolanus: The Pride Before the Brawl
What happens when a virtuous general gets drafted to run for office after defeating Rome\u2019s enemies in battle? Nothing good! In this classic tale of martial virtue, popular politics, banishment, and treason, Shakespeare explores the divide between soldiers and the public, martial honor and private wounds, and some of the most epic \u201cmommy issues\u201d this side of Hamlet. Will and James discuss the protagonist Coriolanus\u2019s \u201cgreat resignation\u201d in this potent but lesser known tragedy.
Credits
Intro Music: Jon Sayles, "The Witches' Dance" (composed by anonymous)
Outro Music: Jon Sayles, \u201cSaltarello\u201d (composed by anonymous)
Illustrative Excerpts: \u201cCoriolanus,\u201d dir. Ralph Fiennes (2011); \u201cCoriolanus,\u201d dir. Allen Fletcher, Oregon Shakespeare Festival (1953); \u201cCoriolanus,\u201d dir. Howard Sackler, Shakespeare Recording Society (1962)