This essay will explore the viewpoints aiding the argument which suggests that Caius Martius is a man who serves with honour in all his activities as well as interpretations which oppose this and state that he acts under obligation to his mother. Evaluation of his behaviour and close examination of statements throughout the text will be analysed to validate his authentic honourable persona.
Throughout the play Coriolanus, we gain an understanding that Volumnia, Martius’ mother, is the reason behind his exemplary war hero status. Volumnia is an influential part in Martius’ prowess and admits “to a cruel war I sent him.” From this moment, Martius strives to fulfil his mother’s desire to relish in his acheivements and states that “I muse my mother”
Throughout the play Coriolanus, we gain an understanding that Volumnia, Martius’ mother, is the reason behind his exemplary war hero status. Volumnia is an influential part in Martius’ prowess and admits “to a cruel war I sent him.” From this moment, Martius strives to fulfil his mother’s desire to relish in his acheivements and states that “I muse my mother”