the fact that the whole first pargraph, he is talking about himself shows how egotistical he is. it shows how highly he must think of himself and he suggests that he is too kind and that he is perhaps embrassewd by his kindness
" sent by me to egypt "
letter 5.19 zosimus
this shows pliny of a generous nature and that he is willing to do whatever it takes for zosimus to be of good health, shows that he clearly cares for him. it is very expensive so it shows that he isn’t taking any chances with his health
" thrity and abstemious "
letter 5.19 - zosimus
this shows pliny of a generous nature and that he is willing to do whatever it takes for zosimus to be of good health, shows that he clearly cares for him.
it is very expensive so it shows that he isn’t taking any chances with his health
“tenderness”
the adjective “tenderness” shows that pliny is kind and caring to his slaves and this shows him as a respecctable person
letter 5.19zosimus
“gentle as a father he was”
he uses this comparision to imply that he thinks that he is a fatherlike figure and looks after everyone,
" gentle as a father he was "
letter 5.19 - zosmus
he uses this simile to tell the readers how kind and father-like he thinks he is
" i shall confess to you "
the fact that the whole first pargraph, he is talking about himself shows how egotistical he is. it shows how highly he must think of himself and he suggests that he is too kind and that he is perhaps embrassewd by his kindness
letter 5.19 - zosmus
“ if i were by nature tougher and harder”
pliny is saying that even if he was a harsher man, zosimus suffering does sadden him
