# M. Antoninus — Short Works character guide

> M. Antoninus in Short Works by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Antoninus

**First appearance:** 0000-the-enchiridion

## Who they are

Likely refers to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher.

## In the story

### [Universal Obedience and the Futility of Resistance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/cxxxvi)

The author of the meditations, presenting the core argument on universal obedience and the rational acceptance of nature's governance.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/epictetus_short_works_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced for a parallel teaching on sympathy.

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