I disagree with Hunt's statement that Coriolanus and Aufidius are unaware of the danger they put themselves into when choosing peace over their natural element, war. In my last blog post, I stated how immediately after Coriolanus succumbs to Volumnia's pleading, he shows an awareness of the impending mortal consequences of this supplication. Furthermore, I read Aufidius's deference to Coriolanus differently. To me, Aufidius was always out to conquer Coriolanus. Perhaps he felt that slitting the throat of a willing Coriolanus was not honorable; Aufidius therefore through what Hunt calls "policy", plotted to kill Coriolanus. I agree with Hunt that both men possess striking similarities, yet I don't agree with this point that he uses to back up his "twinning" interpretation.
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