How does Neptune fulfill Theseus’s prayer?
How does Neptune fulfill Theseus’s prayer? [NU: 2016]
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE), a Roman Stoic writer, composed “Phaedra” around 50 CE. In this tragic story, Theseus pray...
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Why does Hippolytus feel a strong dislike for womenfolk?
Why does Hippolytus feel a strong dislike for womenfolk? [NU: 2013, 15] ★★★
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE), a Roman Stoic writer, composed “Phaedra” around 50 CE. In this trag...
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Sketch the character of Phaedra as a woman of high passion.
Sketch the character of Phaedra as a woman of high passion. [NU: 2021]
Or, Why is Phaedra still a tragic character despite her questionable conduct?
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE...
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Write a note on the role of Chorus in “Phaedra” by Seneca.
Write a note on the role of Chorus in “Phaedra” by Seneca. [NU: 2017] ★★★
Or, How does Chorus contribute to the development of the plot in Seneca’s “Phaedra?” [NU: 2016, 18]
Lucius...
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Is “Phaedra” a tragedy of passions?
Do you agree that Seneca’s Phaedra is full of moral discourse? [NU: 2018]
Or, Is “Phaedra” a tragedy of passions?
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C.–65 A.D.), a Roman Stoic philosopher...
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Who is to blame for the tragedy of Phaedra? Why?
Who is to blame for the tragedy of Phaedra? Why? [NU: 2020]
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C.–65 A.D.), the Roman Stoic philosopher and dramatist, wrote “Phaedra” around 50 A.D. The pl...
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How does Neptune fulfill Theseus’s prayer?
How does Neptune fulfill Theseus’s prayer? [NU: 2016]
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE), a Roman Stoic writer, composed “Phaedra” around 50 CE. In this tragic story, Theseus pray...
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Why does Hippolytus feel a strong dislike for womenfolk?
Why does Hippolytus feel a strong dislike for womenfolk? [NU: 2013, 15] ★★★
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE), a Roman Stoic writer, composed “Phaedra” around 50 CE. In this trag...
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“Phaedra” as a Tragedy of Unrequited Love
Consider “Phaedra” as a tragedy of unrequited love. [NU: 2015, 17, 20] ★★★
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C.–65 A.D.), a famous Roman philosopher and playwright, wrote “Phaedra” arou...
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Discuss the role of the nurse in Phaedra.
Discuss the role of the nurse in “Phaedra.”In Seneca’s (4 BC - 65 AD) tragedy “Phaedra,” the Nurse plays a very important role in shaping the tragic events of the play. She is not...
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Consider “Phaedra” as a Revenge Tragedy
Consider “Phaedra” as a revenge tragedy. [NU: 2021] ★★★
Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C.–65 A.D.), a great Roman philosopher and playwright, wrote “Phaedra” around 50 A.D. It is one...
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Why Does Hippolytus Feel a Strong Dislike for Women?
Why does Hippolytus feel a strong dislike for women?
Hippolytus, the son of Theseus, holds a deep hate for women in “Phaedra” (290 AD) by Seneca (4 BC-AD 65). He believes women br...
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