THE ANALYSIS OF PLOT TRAGEDY OF THE DRAMA CORIOLANUS BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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Coriolanus, drama, plot, Freytag, tragedyAbstract
Coriolanus is a quintessential tragedy written by William Shakespeare around 1605 that explores the complexities of power, pride, political conflict, and personal betrayal. This research analyzed William Shakespeare's Coriolanus plot structure using Gustav Freytag’s pyramid model and applied a qualitative research method. Freytag’s model of dramatic analysis divides the narrative into five parts: exposition, complication, climax, resolution, and denouement. This research investigated how the plot unfolds and how Shakespeare uses this structure to enhance the themes of pride, power, betrayal, and political conflict. By applying Freytag’s pyramid, this research seeks to identify key events and turning points that contribute to the development of the protagonist’s tragic flaws and eventual downfall. The research concludes that Freytag's five-part structure effectively illuminates the narrative progression, shedding light on how Shakespeare manipulates the plot to intensify dramatic tension and reinforce the tragic themes.
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