the city of Corioles.) He returns to Rome like a rock star and quickly decides to cash in on his popularity by running for the highest political office in Rome: consul
In order to win the election, Coriolanus has to act all humble and
"beg" the plebeians for their votes, even though he totally hates them and can't stand acting like a phony politician.At first, the plebeians agree to give him their votes but then our scheming tribunes (remember Sicinius and Brutus?) convince the people to change their minds and take them back.When Coriolanus gets the bad news, he flips out, talks some serious trash about the plebs, and winds up inciting another riot.