In the culmination of the play, Coriolanus, driven by his pride, leads the Volscian army against Rome, threatening the city's very existence. However, as he stands at the gates of Rome, torn between his loyalty to the Volscians and his love for his homeland, Coriolanus comes face to face with his mother, Volumnia, and his wife, Virgilia, accompanied by his young son.
Moved by their pleas and the realization of the destruction he is about to inflict upon his beloved Rome, Coriolanus experiences a profound change of heart. He relents and decides to spare the city. But this act of mercy seals his fate. Aufidius, consumed by jealousy and betrayal, stirs up resentment and rebellion among the Volscian ranks.
In the ensuing chaos, Coriolanus finds himself surrounded by Volscian soldiers and is subjected to a brutal and merciless assault. Despite his valiant efforts to defend himself, Coriolanus is outnumbered and overpowered. He falls to the ground, stabbed and wounded, and eventually succumbs to his injuries. His death marks the tragic end of a complex and conflicted hero whose hubris and pride lead to his downfall.