Coriolanus

/ˌkɔriəˈleɪnəs/ noun

Definition

A reference to the title character of Shakespeare's tragedy 'Coriolanus,' a Roman military hero whose pride leads to his downfall.

Etymology

From Latin 'Gaius Marcius Coriolanus,' the historical Roman general whose name became famous through Shakespeare's 1608 play. The character represents tragic pride and social conflict.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare's Coriolanus explores something timeless: what happens when a military genius refuses to play politics—it's still studied because modern politicians and generals face the same impossible choices!

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