# First Servingman — Coriolanus character guide

> First Servingman in Coriolanus by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** First Servingman Second Servingman

**First appearance:** 0025-act-iv-scene-v

## Who they are

Servant in Aufidius's house who mocks Coriolanus in disguise.

## In the story

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/coriolanus_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-v)

Initially dismissive of Coriolanus, later comments on his strength and the shift in allegiance.

### [Scene VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/coriolanus_se/chapters/act-v-scene-vi)

Appears as a conspirator in Aufidius's faction, urging the assassination.

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