Letter J: Cicero to Trebonius 43 BC
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When does Cicero write to Trebonius?
2nd February 43 BC
What is the purpose of this letter?
Cicero urges Trebonius to ally himself with the Republican cause lead by Cicero in Rome.
Cicero is deliberately providing a formal up-to-date portrayal of the situation back in Rome and Italy as a means of persuasion.
Who is Trebonius?
One of Caesar’s assassins and after March 44 the proconsular governor of Asia
What did Cicero do in December 44?
He delivered the 3rd Philippic where he praised Decimus Brutus and criticised Antony
What is the current situation in February 43 BC?
Two consuls and Octavian have marched North to break Antony’s siege of Decimus Brutus at Mutina
What gives the letter a formal tone? (5)
Structure→ Split into 3 sections
Language glorifying the Ides of March
Formal greeting
Praise and persuasion
Purpose to bring news on high politics
How does Cicero characterise Mark Antony?
Trouble left over from the Ides of March
‘Curse of the country’
How does Cicero characterise Octavian?
Praised by Cicero and presented as the future of Rome.
