13 Facts About Volumnia

Volumnia is a character in William Shakespeare's play Coriolanus, the mother of Caius Martius Coriolanus.

Volumnia's plays a large role in Coriolanus' life, encouraging him in his military success and urging him to seek political office.

Volumnia speaks of "blood, " "swords, " and "death, " while women like Virgilia speak of "sewing" and "butter".

Volumnia first appears in Act one Scene three, with her daughter-in-law, Virgilia.

Virgilia is much more apprehensive of the war than Volumnia, who thinks it honourable to have a son so renowned in battle.

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Volumnia's says she would rather he die in battle than avoid it in fear and shame.

Volumnia's then praises her grandson for being like his father in love for war.

Volumnia's is overjoyed on reading of his deeds in battle in a letter he wrote her.

Volumnia's urges him to go back and apologise, using milder words.

Volumnia is at the gate when he is sent away, and curses the people of Rome for making her son an outcast.

Volumnia's tells them that his deeds for Rome make theirs a mere nothing, and that they had no right to judge so great a man as her son.

Volumnia is the most vocal of the party, and says that if he attacks Rome, there is no honour for them whether he win or lose.

Volumnia's convinces him to agree to a treaty between the Romans and Volscians, and bring peace to both countries.