Letter 16 (pg87) Flashcards
1
Q
from
A
Cicero
2
Q
to
A
Atticus
3
Q
Date
A
15 May 45BC
4
Q
major events before letter
A
death of Tullia at Tusculum, wrote some major works
5
Q
Purpose of Letter
A
to tell Atticus he can visit, to lament Tullia’s death
6
Q
Word used to describe his emotions
A
grief
7
Q
How he expresses his strong feelings towards the death of Tullia
A
thoughts which consume me alll the time, day and night
8
Q
he cannot find comfort even in his greatest pleasures
A
there is no comfort to be derived from books
9
Q
Sounds upset and distant as if all other emotions are drowned
A
i will come and meet you, if necessary
10
Q
sounds hopeless and despairing
A
my grief will remain the same
11
Q
Plans to
A
visit his house at Tusculum, but his distress wont change so it doesnt matter whether he visits it now or in ten years time
