The Similarities Between Martius And Menenius

knows to perfection the proper etiquette and he has comitatus towards his leaders and elders. As

One such example of this is accentuated by him opportunism and likeness to a chameleon; he would do almost anything to attain power, not having scruples or paying attention to ideals (although he harnessed those of the people to gain power!) :

respected leader, but let his stubbornness and pride lead to his own downfall. How would a

has a mind of his own, he is a free spirit that does not follow orders. For

the personality of his duchess, he is shown to be a heartless, arrogant man. His complete

For instance, it is apparent throughout the novel that he is brilliant, inquisitive, and, self-governing. However, just as though he had an ever growing mind, he also was afflicted with a somewhat egocentric, yet lion-hearted attitude. Of course, all characteristics that do not blend well with the glorification of the state over an individual are not at all welcome in Equality 7-2521’s city, and therefore make him a rather formidable threat. Much like the rest of his peers, he is restricted to what the Council of Vocations declares him capable of managing –in this case, a Street Sweeper. As long as he could remember, his desire to be free to study alongside “The Council of Scholars” had kept him up at night, yet his previous vocation prohibited that. The stubborn and passionate boy defied society’s norms and escaped after being discovered of his transgressions. Without any care in the world apart from his love for “The Golden One” and his recently invented lightbulb of sorts, he rushed into the Uncharted Forest with a realization of his

For instance, it is apparent throughout the novel that he is brilliant, inquisitive, and, self-governing. However, just as though he had an ever growing mind, he also was afflicted with a somewhat egocentric, yet lion-hearted attitude. Of course, all characteristics that do not blend well with the glorification of the state over an individual are not at all welcome in Equality 7-2521’s city, and therefore make him a rather formidable threat. Much like the rest of his peers, he is restricted to what the Council of Vocations declares him capable of managing –in this case, a Street Sweeper. As long as he could remember, his desire to be free to study alongside “The Council of Scholars” had kept him up at night, yet his previous vocation prohibited that. The stubborn and passionate boy defied society’s norms and escaped after being discovered of his transgressions. Without any care in the world apart from his love for “The Golden One” and his recently invented lightbulb of sorts, he rushed into the Uncharted Forest with a realization of his

what does he value, and how do his character and his values matter to our understanding of the

Despite his wealth and successful career, his narcissistic and snobbish traits has overwhelmed his attitude on treating other people properly. he often humiliate those who are not rich and unlucky. His parents had always advised him on not to look down on

Uncomfortable by this continuous praise he says his thanks then offers to leave, but not before making one humble request of Cominius. Although part of the noble Roman class Caius, “sometime[s] [lies] [. . .] in Corioles / At a poor man’s house” (1.10.89-90), but saw him taken prisoner and requests Cominius to free him. Cominius, out of respect says that he will find him and free him but only needs to know the man’s name. Martius sits in confusion and after sometime realizes that, he has forgotten the poor man’s name. This shows his humble thoughts but yet also his inability to carry out these actions as we see many other times in the play. There are certain points of humility throughout the play, including at first rejecting the ‘gown of humility’ he wears whist gaining voices for consul (which only serves to boast about his war deeds) and when kneeling before Aufidius and offering his life up to his greatest enemy.

As society lacks critical thinking, people let those in power manipulate them to get a taste of power. When Caesar returns from the battle with Pompey, the people of Rome are rejoicing in the streets. Yet Marullus accuses that “[the men of Rome] have hard hearts” and “[do not remember] Pompey” (I.i.32-37). The people of Rome abandon Pompey’s side as soon as Caesar wins. If they join Caesar, Caesar will like them more and their fellow citizens will continue to respect them. If they align with Pompey, the masses will attack them because Pompey’s army no longer has all it’s honor and power. Similarly, when Cassius is asking Brutus about his thoughts on Caesar, he philosophizes that “men at some time are masters of their own fates: the fault, [Brutus], is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings” (I.ii.139-141). Cassius’ statement explains that the less power someone has, the less control of their fate they have. Because Brutus has a huge amount of power as Caesar’s friend and as a senator, the people of Rome honor and respect him. Brutus aligns himself with Caesar and Cassius

being able to manage public affairs and in so doing to benefit his friends and

López was influenced tremendously by his father growing up. Being the first born son, López was trained from the very beginning by his father to be a powerful, military-minded leader. (Saeger, 38).While he was growing up and learning about the ways of politics, he never answered to anyone but his father, who doted on him constantly. He lacked a true sense of authority from his father; something that is essential for development of his interpersonal skills. He never grasped the concept of empathy. He lacked respect for other people and whatever assumed authority that they carried with them, and that translated to his adult life, when he encountered other leaders in similar positions. (Saeger, 39). He was intelligent, hard-working, and he ruled with an iron fist, even as a child and young adult. Personality characteristics of childhood will translate to adult life, which explains his need to be satisfied on all accounts, no matter what the cost to others.

but also a man of great courage and caring for those in need, like those of East

He entered life as one who would live in the privileged class all of his life, but he never seemed to consider himself privileged or above the people. His father was a member of the House of Lords, so he was indoctrinated into politics at an early age. But, he seemed to have an innate knack to understand the inner workings of the political and diplomatic system also. Because of this understanding he would prepare himself for the