Coriolanus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/coriolanus

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the playwright?William Shakespeare
2. What is the estimated composition period?1605-1608
3. Who was Coriolanus?Coriolanus was a brave Roman general who fought the Volscians and became a hero for his military victories.
4. Why did Coriolanus get banished from Rome?He was proud, angry, and refused to listen to the common people, so the tribunes forced him to leave the city.

Patrician: A member of the noble, ruling class in ancient Rome, distinct from the common citizens.
Cognomen: A distinguishing surname or nickname, often earned through achievement, like Coriolanus's name.
Consulship: The highest elected political office in the ancient Roman Republic, held by two individuals annually.
Hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.