military general, Coriolanus intently wants to destroy Roman people who banish him from Rome. His decision to forgive Rome
at moment’s notice is not based on his forgiveness for Rome but because of his love to his mother, Volumnia whom
he respects mostly. However, it can be seen that what kind of Coriolanus’ reason
to decide to make peace treaty cannot be avoided from a dangerous risk. The dangerous risk taken by Coriolanus is his death as a tragic hero.
4. Being Humble to Followers
Egoism is Coriolanus main problematical quality, and it defines his fate. His arrogance partly arises from his special military qualities and its track record.
To be a consul is not Coriolanus’ ambition actually. It is an appreciation for him, which through it, he is supposed to love common people. If he were not so
arrogant, he would be viewed by the plebeians both as a war hero and a suitable consul. The people will see him like Menenius one that hath always loved the
people Shakespeare, 1942:1290 ”, not as chief enemy to the people
Shakespeare, 1942:1289. Coriolanus ’ egoism impedes him to be negotiable and
communicable with common people. Again, people admit Coriolanus loyalty for his military services. On the other hand, the people dislike his arrogance and
egoism. Thus, Coriolanus is like a coin. What basic demand that the people pursue is now the focus. Actually, the
people are more concerned with the quality of a leader ’s abilities to communicate
and to build a good relation with the people such as in listening and treating them with respect. Coriolanus is unable to provide these elements; on the contrary, he
confronts the people. The conflicts lead him to his banishment as the
consequence. The people pursue to change a new way of lives in their country. They do not need classic leader which seems to support fascism. To the people,
Coriolanus is seen as a fascist and then the people become wary of him. Actually, People of Rome demand a humble leader. They do not need only
an individual heroic leader in military service such performed by Coriolanus or proposed by the patricians any more. People want a leader who is able to perform
morality, justice, humanitarianism and peace. People want a humble leader who is able to listen and respect them. In line with the scope of being humble to
followers, the writer adopts the concept of servant leader which is proposed by Robert Greenleaf Gary Yulk, 2006:422 as moral value of leadership that can be
learned from the play such as being humble to nurture, defend, empower, and understand followers.
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CHAPTER V CONCLUSION
Having analyzed the play, the writer draws some conclusions which basically to answer problems formulation. Therefore, the conclusions here are
divided into two parts according to problems formulated. There are two problems discussed in the analysis. Those are firstly, the characteristics of main character
which include the main character ’s attitudes and conflicts faced, and secondly, the
moral values of leadership as revealed in the main character’s attitudes and conflicts.
The main character of the play is Caius Marcius
Coriolanus
. ‘Coriolanus’ is the given name for him because of his heroic deed to defeat enemy
country. Coriolanus is a great soldier of Rome whom many enemies are afraid of. He is famous with his bravery and his achievement in military service. He is also
considered as a kingly leader of Rome whom Rome depends her safety. On the other hand, he is infamous because of his abhorrence to the common people.
Coriolanus is predominantly arrogant and egocentric. Playing a role as the representation of the patricians, he cares much about the interests or the rights of
patricians while he ignores the common people. The consequences of his arrogant attitude are some conflicts. The conflicts faced are the confrontations among him,
the common people and the tribunes of people. The conflicts lead him to people’s
rejection, people’s hatred and his banishment. While at the end of the play,
Coriolanus, who has become the Volscian military general, must make difficult
