Shakespeare: The Word and the Action

"Coriolanus" - The Hero Alone (1x11)

Fecha de emisión: Ene 01, 1995

Coriolanus offers an experience different from other tragedies and requires getting on a new wavelength. The hero is a direct and uncomplicated man living in a relatively primitive Rome; his tragic flaw (pride) leads to a tragic fall. The simplicity of the play leads to an especially powerful effect. The play also raises the question of whether a man can remain human when he is cut off from society.