- War: The fights, the pain, the honour it brings to the characters involved. The war at the begging when Coriolanus single handedly beats the Volscians, the fight between Corionlans and Auffidus until neither are able to stand properly, then the revision from the plebeians.
- Pride: what each character craves the most. Wanting it for their reputation and honour. Coriolanus' mother goes on and on about her pride for her son's injuries and
- Reputation: Key theme, as it influences the legacy they leave behind; and Coriolanus strives to have the best legacy so people will look back at him and respect and honour him for what he did and the reputation he had, the one he got for himself by working hard to achieve it.
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