Key Characters In Coriolanus

Caius Martius (Coriolanus) -  A fearless Roman soldier, he is given the name "Coriolanus" after he leads the Roman army to victory against the Volscian city of Corioles. Brave, terrifying in battle, and extremely valuable. He has a dislike for the lower classes of Rome, which lead to his exile from his native city.

Volumnia -  A Roman noblewoman and the mother of Caius Martius (Coriolanus). She raised him to be a warrior and feed off his accomplishments.

Menenius -  A clever Roman patrician, gifted with a clever tongue and a great wit. He is a friend to Caius Martius (Coriolanus), who praises his accomplishments, but also but also recognizes his downfalls.

Brutus -  One of the tribunes selected by the common people, of Rome to serve as their representative in the government. A clever politician, he makes Caius Martius (Coriolanus) hated by class he represents.

Sicinius -  A Roman tribune selected by the common people, of Rome to serve as their representative in the government. A clever politician motivated by his thirst for power, he and Brutus make Caius Martius (Coriolanus) hated by class he represents.

Tullus Aufidius -  A general of the Volscians, Rome's enemy. He is Caius Martius' (Coriolanus)  great rival in war but is not quite the equivalent of the Roman general, and his helplessness to defeat Caius Martius (Coriolanus)  annoys him.

Cominius -  A patrician of Rome and a former consul. He is a friend of Coriolanus, and he's one of the generals who leads the Roman army against the Volscians.

Virgilia -  A Roman noblewoman and Caius Martius' (Coriolanus) loyal wife.

Valeria -  A Roman noblewoman, she is close friends with Virgilia and Volumnia.

Young Martius  -  Caius Martius' (Coriolanus) and Virgilia's son.