Introduction:
(A) Contextualize - This passage derives from Act 5, Scene III 'The Tent of Coriolanus'. The play explores the physical and internal impacts of the political shift which takes place in Rome during the 17th century. Coriolanus is observed throughout this shift whereby his failure to adapt to this new political system are the reason for his downfall as a tragic hero. The genre is drama. The action leading up to this passage covers the vainly attempt to withhold Coriolanus from attacking Rome. As Menenius failed he begged Volumnia to step in. The lasts scenes of this act show that Volumnia's influential character has stopped Coriolanus and indicates the power Volumnia possesses, defying from the usual female characters in Shakespeare's plays.
(B) Overview and structure - Volumnia pleads to Coriolanus that he must not attack Rome out of respect for his family and his reputation to the public. He must withstand his eagerness to fight in order to show his worth to his city. The strong dramatic dialogue of Volumnia and extensive emotions that come into play in this passage reinforces Volumnia's power over Coriolanus.
(C) Establishing the purpose and significance of the passage - Coriolanus is the prominent figure observed throughout this play, as we as an audience experience the antagonistic nature of his character. Shakespeare does incorporate dramatic irony to excite the plot and foreshadow the actions Coriolanus undertakes. The passage builds up to Coriolanus' decision to withdraw from the offensive him and Aufidius had planned.
(D) Indicate how you will structure the body of your commentary - This IOC will be delivered in a thematic manner.
Body Thematic: (Each Literary Feature)
Thesis: Through the use of various literary devices including repetition and hypophora Shakespeare is able to emphasize the powerful characterization of Volumnia. Additionally, the purpose of imagery reinforces the war image which Volumnia wants Coriolanus to disregard.
Repetition
Hypophora
Imagery
Conclusion:
To conclude, Shakespeare exposes the strong character of Volumnia opposed to violent and bloodthirsty nature of Coriolanus using explicit literary devices and imagery. Shakespeare hereby defies from his other plays whereby females are inferior, yet Volunmia is the influential factor in the play. The political shift which Coriolanus as a tribal character undergoes leads to a tragic result and signifies the several aspects you need to acquire to lead a democracy.
(A) Contextualize - This passage derives from Act 5, Scene III 'The Tent of Coriolanus'. The play explores the physical and internal impacts of the political shift which takes place in Rome during the 17th century. Coriolanus is observed throughout this shift whereby his failure to adapt to this new political system are the reason for his downfall as a tragic hero. The genre is drama. The action leading up to this passage covers the vainly attempt to withhold Coriolanus from attacking Rome. As Menenius failed he begged Volumnia to step in. The lasts scenes of this act show that Volumnia's influential character has stopped Coriolanus and indicates the power Volumnia possesses, defying from the usual female characters in Shakespeare's plays.
(B) Overview and structure - Volumnia pleads to Coriolanus that he must not attack Rome out of respect for his family and his reputation to the public. He must withstand his eagerness to fight in order to show his worth to his city. The strong dramatic dialogue of Volumnia and extensive emotions that come into play in this passage reinforces Volumnia's power over Coriolanus.
(C) Establishing the purpose and significance of the passage - Coriolanus is the prominent figure observed throughout this play, as we as an audience experience the antagonistic nature of his character. Shakespeare does incorporate dramatic irony to excite the plot and foreshadow the actions Coriolanus undertakes. The passage builds up to Coriolanus' decision to withdraw from the offensive him and Aufidius had planned.
(D) Indicate how you will structure the body of your commentary - This IOC will be delivered in a thematic manner.
Body Thematic: (Each Literary Feature)
Thesis: Through the use of various literary devices including repetition and hypophora Shakespeare is able to emphasize the powerful characterization of Volumnia. Additionally, the purpose of imagery reinforces the war image which Volumnia wants Coriolanus to disregard.
Repetition
- "O mother, mother!"
- "believe it, O, believe it"
- "sir"
Hypophora
- "A mother less? Or granted less, Aufidius?"
Imagery
- "I am hush'd until out city be a-fire, And then I'll speak a little"
- "let us shame him with our knees, To his surname Coriolanus 'longs more pride Than pity to our prayers"
Conclusion:
To conclude, Shakespeare exposes the strong character of Volumnia opposed to violent and bloodthirsty nature of Coriolanus using explicit literary devices and imagery. Shakespeare hereby defies from his other plays whereby females are inferior, yet Volunmia is the influential factor in the play. The political shift which Coriolanus as a tribal character undergoes leads to a tragic result and signifies the several aspects you need to acquire to lead a democracy.
