Keep in mind that while Coriolanus sees Dr. Gaul as maniacal and unhinged, all signs point to her being very intelligent and conniving (and, of course, evil). As the Head Gamemaker, she’s the mastermind behind the Games and this funeral procession, and she understands the symbolism of what she’s doing. Dean Highbottom’s reaction to the procession is interesting, given that he came up with the Games—he makes it seem like he doesn’t support treating tributes like this. And Coriolanus shows how willing he is to fall into line and follow rules when he insists the funeral was moving, even if he thought it was excessive.