The Consolation of Philosophy · Character
Cicero
Roman statesman and philosopher, cited as an example of eloquence and political virtue.
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First appearance: ii
Cicero shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cicero is cited as noting that the fame of the Roman Republic had not crossed the Caucasus in his day.
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In VII: Cicero is cited as noting that the fame of the Roman Republic had not crossed the Caucasus in his day. Later, in IV: Cicero is referenced as having vigorously discussed the debate about providence in his work…
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Character groups
- Aristotle, Bootes, Cicero, Decoratus, Hesper, Jowett, Nero, Philosophy, Phoebus, Plato, Polyphemus, Seneca, Symmachus, Theodoric
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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