Bog Post #18: Practice IOC

This was a mess, let's hope I don't fail the actual IOC.

https://youtu.be/Og0DXsVKFXA 

Blog Post #17: Coriolanus- Power Theme

There are various forms of power present such as physical, emotional, social, relational and political. Political power is one of the main themes as it is a political play, however, it is not the focal, all these powers develop the main theme of power which extends to a hierarchy of power.

Coriolanus strives for this political power as he has obtained military success. Shakespeare makes it clear that he has the physical capability of this position, however, the constant foreshadowing and animal imagery alludes to his tragic flaw being his downfall which is his pride, more thematically, his lack of emotional power. This contradicts hero stories as the protagonist usually remains the pinnacle of power within the journey but throughout the play, he hints that the side characters may have more power. The tribunes take advantage of the people's doubt turning them against the protagonist, Menenius  can persuade the public with his wise ways using his social power. This constant questioning of Coriolanus’ power leads to the epiphany that Volumnia holds the greatest power. She manages to use her relational power over Coriolanus controlling him for much of the play and even when he does rebel she removes emotion to maintain her hierarchy position by sacrificing her son. Volumnia is one of the most powerful figures which contrasts with Shakespeare’s historical context, this is amplified by the plebeians power in the banishment of Coriolanus. He gives those who would be considered unimportant a discrete vital role within the play providing them with a less obvious but plot developing power. This could allude to Shakespeare’s opinion on the role of power.