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The Consolation of Philosophy · Character

Regulus

Roman general and consul, cited as a model of integrity and endurance.

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First appearance: i

Regulus's tie to Busiris is one of the pressures that moves The Consolation of Philosophy—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Cited as an example of one who bound captives but later was himself bound.
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With Busiris (rivalry): Busiris, a mythical Egyptian king, is contrasted with Regulus as examples of cruel tyrants versus virtuous captives in philosophical examples. With Boethius (friendship): Boethius cites Regulus…

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BUBusirisBOBoethiusRERegulus

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  • Rivalry
  • Friendship

Character groups

  • Busiris, Regulus
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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