Human Fallacy In Coriolanus The King
The play Coriolanus contrasts the idea that politics are the governing factor, and in fact prove that human fallacy is the ultimate cause of Rome's downfall. The play discusses a democracy, but then proves it to be faulty. The play, therefore, is governed by human fallacy such as the Tribunes' manipulative skills, as well as the fickle nature of the Plebeians. Thus, Coriolanus, to a large extent, is governed by human fallacy and not politics.
Coriolanus proves to diverge from Shakespeare's standard form of writing, in the fact that politics, is not a governing factor (unlike his previous plays). Rome is experiencing a "fledgling demorcracy", which is proved to be unsuccessful. This failure can be attributed to the idea that the democracy is, in fact, unfair, seen in multiple instances when the Tribunes oppose lawfully correct actions, for example persuading the Plebeians to act against Coriolanus, which inevitably led to his and their downfall. Another example that proves politics to be of low importance is Coriolanus's reluctance towards being Consul. This shows that honour is placed above political ranking. …show more content…
They have learnt to manipulate a crowd to their own advantage. For example, they urged the crowd to agree with Coriolanus's death, so that they could appear ethical when suggesting his banishment instead. Their humble facade allow their intentions to appear good, but rather do more damage than help. Coriolanus himself recognised their masks when saying "In soothing them, we nourish 'gainst our senate. The cockle of rebellion, insolence, sedition, which we ourselves have plough'd for, sow'd and scatter'd". This shows that the Tribunes in fact are an example of human fallacy, to such an extent that other characters recognise
Coriolanus proves to diverge from Shakespeare's standard form of writing, in the fact that politics, is not a governing factor (unlike his previous plays). Rome is experiencing a "fledgling demorcracy", which is proved to be unsuccessful. This failure can be attributed to the idea that the democracy is, in fact, unfair, seen in multiple instances when the Tribunes oppose lawfully correct actions, for example persuading the Plebeians to act against Coriolanus, which inevitably led to his and their downfall. Another example that proves politics to be of low importance is Coriolanus's reluctance towards being Consul. This shows that honour is placed above political ranking. …show more content…
They have learnt to manipulate a crowd to their own advantage. For example, they urged the crowd to agree with Coriolanus's death, so that they could appear ethical when suggesting his banishment instead. Their humble facade allow their intentions to appear good, but rather do more damage than help. Coriolanus himself recognised their masks when saying "In soothing them, we nourish 'gainst our senate. The cockle of rebellion, insolence, sedition, which we ourselves have plough'd for, sow'd and scatter'd". This shows that the Tribunes in fact are an example of human fallacy, to such an extent that other characters recognise