Sicinius: "Nature teaches beasts to know thy friends."
Menenius: "Pray you, who does the wolf love?"
Sicinius: "The lamb." (II.i.6-8)
I find this conversation to be very interesting. Even though Coriolanus/Martius has just slain and dominated the Volcians, his Tribunes and friends know that this will not sway the public. He has tainted his image so severely, that the citizens will still express hatred towards him. This passage tells us that regardless of his stature, Martius will be "eaten alive" by the people. The citizens love to hate Martius.
Brutus: "He's a bear indeed, that lives like a lamb" (II.i.11)
The fact that Martius is so powerful, means nothing because he still seeks the approval of his people. He may act tough, but he is still suseptible to the citizens. Granted, there are thousands of them, and only one of him.
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