Coriolanus (2019) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Political division, banishment, and a former enemy's alliance bring Coriolanus back against Rome, while the supplied account ends before the conflict is resolved.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Hunger and Civic Division

Hungry citizens blame the patricians, while Coriolanus's contempt for the crowd sharpens the political divide. The conflict with the Volsces continues as Aufidius declares his intention to defeat Coriolanus.

Key Events

• Unrest Over Food — Hungry citizens blame the patricians for keeping food from them. Location: Rome
• Coriolanus Condemned — A citizen calls Coriolanus hostile to the common people while acknowledging his service to Rome. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Rome
• Crowd Confrontation — Coriolanus confronts the crowd with contempt, deepening the political divide. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Rome
• Pride Challenged — Tribunes challenge Coriolanus's pride and influence. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Rome
• War With Volsces — The conflict with the Volsces continues as Coriolanus fights Aufidius. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus Aufidius Location: Unspecified battlefield
• Aufidius Vows Defeat — Aufidius vows to defeat Coriolanus by any means. Characters: Tullus Aufidius, Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Unspecified battlefield

Consulship and Rejection

After military success, Coriolanus is put forward for the consulship and is expected to seek popular approval. The tribunes exploit his anger, the people turn against him, and he is banished.

Key Events

• Rome Debates Its Future — Rome's leaders debate the enemy's strength and the city's political future. Location: Rome
• Military Success — Following military success, Coriolanus is put forward for the consulship. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Unspecified
• A Bid for Consulship — Coriolanus is expected to seek the citizens' approval for consul. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Rome
• Opposition Exploited — The tribunes exploit Coriolanus's anger and encourage opposition. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Rome
• Banishment From Rome — The people turn against Coriolanus; he refuses to yield and is banished. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Rome

Exile and Reversal

Coriolanus leaves Rome with Volumnia and refuses to be broken by exile. In Antium, he approaches Aufidius, his former enemy, and they join forces against Rome.

Key Events

• Departure Into Exile — Coriolanus leaves with Volumnia and friends, insisting exile will not break him. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus, Volumnia Location: Leaving Rome
• Alliance in Antium — Coriolanus seeks out Aufidius, and the former enemies join forces against Rome. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus Aufidius Location: Antium
• Threat Against Rome — Coriolanus leads the threat toward the city he once served. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus Aufidius Location: Toward Rome

An Unresolved Appeal

Coriolanus leads the threat toward Rome, and Menenius tries unsuccessfully to persuade him to relent. The supplied dialogue ends with the conflict unresolved and the possibility of an appeal by Coriolanus's mother and wife still raised.

Key Events

• Threat Against Rome — Coriolanus leads the threat toward the city he once served. Characters: Caius Martius Coriolanus, Tullus Aufidius Location: Toward Rome
• Menenius's Appeal Fails — Menenius appeals for Coriolanus to relent, but Coriolanus refuses to hear him. Characters: Menenius Agrippa, Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Coriolanus's position near Rome
• Hope in Family Appeal — Menenius reports failure and believes Coriolanus's mother and wife may still move him to mercy. Characters: Menenius Agrippa, Volumnia, Caius Martius Coriolanus Location: Rome

Story Breakdown

• Roman Food Unrest — Citizens blame the patricians for their hunger and identify Coriolanus as hostile to the common people.
  • Citizens Blame Patricians — Hungry citizens accuse the patricians of keeping food from them.
  • Coriolanus Confronts Crowd — Coriolanus answers the crowd with contempt, worsening the divide.
• Civic Political Conflict — The tribunes challenge Coriolanus's pride and influence as Rome debates its political future.
  • Tribunes Challenge Pride — The tribunes contest Coriolanus's standing and influence.
  • Rome Debates Future — Rome's leaders consider the enemy's strength and the city's political future.
• War With Volsces — The military conflict pits Coriolanus against Aufidius, who vows to defeat him.
  • Coriolanus Fights Aufidius — The two opponents meet in battle during the continuing conflict.
  • Aufidius Vows Defeat — Aufidius declares he will defeat Coriolanus by any means.
• Consulship and Banishment — Military success leads to a consulship bid, but political opposition and Coriolanus's refusal to yield end in banishment.
  • Consulship Put Forward — After military success, Coriolanus is put forward for consul.
  • People Reject Coriolanus — The tribunes encourage opposition, and the people turn against him.
  • Exile From Rome — Coriolanus refuses to yield and is banished from the city.
• Exile and Alliance — Coriolanus leaves with Volumnia, travels to Antium, and turns to his former enemy.
  • Volumnia Leaves With Him — Volumnia accompanies Coriolanus as he leaves Rome.
  • Alliance in Antium — Coriolanus seeks out Aufidius, and they join forces against Rome.
• Threat Against Rome — Coriolanus leads the danger toward his former city, prompting an attempt by Menenius to change his course.
  • Coriolanus Advances — Coriolanus leads the threat toward Rome.
  • Menenius Pleads — Menenius tries to persuade Coriolanus to relent.
• Unresolved Family Appeal — Menenius's effort fails, but he believes Coriolanus's mother and wife may still move him to mercy.
  • Menenius Is Turned Away — Coriolanus refuses to hear Menenius, who reports that his appeal failed.
  • Hope for Mercy — Menenius identifies Coriolanus's mother and wife as possible remaining sources of persuasion.

Directed by

Robert Lepage

Key Cast

• Andre Sills — Caius Martius Coriolanus
• Lucy Peacock — Volumnia
• Graham Abbey — Tullus Aufidius
• Tom McCamus — Menenius Agrippa
• Michael Blake — Cominius