Coriolanus is raised by a domineering and nasty mother. He becomes an infantile egomaniac and the ultimate warrior incapable of living a happy and fulfilling life off the battlefield. When he loses his campaign for the Roman Senate his ego drives him to unite with enemies to wage war on Rome. This Shakespearean play dealing with an ego centric politician that wants to win all costs, without regards to moral or political standards, is probably even more accessible for the modern reader.