The Theory of Moral Sentiments · Character
Hercules
Mythological hero used as an example of virtue and strength.
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First appearance: section iii of self command
Hercules shows up with force in Of the Passions Which Take Their Origin from the Body. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as an example of a figure enduring severe tortures in Greek tragedy, where his suffering is interesting only because death is foreseen.
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See Hercules in section iii of self commandNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Hercules in section iii of self command