Coriolanus

Set in a pivotal moment of Roman history, the story explores the tension between the ruling aristocrats and the struggling plebeians amid a food crisis. Caius Marcius, a patrician, faces backlash for his perceived greed and lack of empathy towards the common people, who are represented by newly appointed tribunes. As civil unrest grows, the threat of a Volscian invasion prompts Marcius to take up arms, highlighting themes of loyalty, class struggle, and the complexities of governance in a transitioning society.