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The Tragic Theme of Vulnerability in Seneca's Thyestes

Seneca's play Thyestes explores the theme of tragic vulnerability through the characters of Atreus and Thyestes. Atreus's quest for power and control is challenged by his own vulnerabilities, while Thyestes experiences a grotesque punishment that highlights the limitations of male generative power.

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Insights into Seneca the Younger and His Philosophical Tragedies

Explore the life and works of Seneca the Younger, a prominent Roman philosopher, and playwright. Delve into his tragedies, such as Thyestes, and contemplate the intersection of politics, philosophy, and allegory in his works. Witness the challenging of Stoic principles and the portrayal of character

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