2.18: To Atticus

• Why do letters to Atticus tell us more about Cicero's view than other letters?

  Atticus is a friend and not political so he can much more honest about his views and ideas
• When is Cicero's letter to Atticus complaining about the power of the triumvirate?

  59 BCE
• What is the general idea in Cicero's letter to Atticus in 59 BCE?

  He is complaining about the power of the triumvirate
• What do we learn about freedom in Rome in Cicero's letter to Atticus in 59 BCE?

  Cicero feel that freedom of speech is being oppressed as he is afraid that this letter will be read
• In which letter does Cicero feel that he should do more to combat the triumvirate and feels shames?

  59 BCE Letter to Atticus
• What do we learn about Cicero's view of himself in his letter to Atticus in 59 BCE?

  He feels that he should be brave enough to do more but isn't
• What do we learn about the Campanian law from Cicero's letter to Atticus in 59 BCE?

  The law states that no one other than JC can propose land reform
• What do we learn about Caesar's relationship with Cicero in Cicero's letter to Atticus in 59 BCE?

  Caesar has tried to get Cicero on side and neutralised by offering him a legateship or a diplomatic mission, but Cicero refused as he wants to stay and fight the triumvirate
• How does the 59 BCE Letter to Atticus reflect how Cicero prizes libertas?

  He says that death and exile are better than the loss of freedom
• In which letter does Cicero say death and exile are better than the loss of freedom?

  59 BCE Letter to Atticus
• Who does Cicero specifically mention in his 59 BCE Letter to Atticus and what does he say?

  He praises Curio for been openly opposed to the triumvirate
• How does Cicero depict public opinion of the triumvirate in his 59 BCE Letter to Atticus?

  He describes how honest people applauded Curio's opposition to the triumvirate
• According to the 59 BCE letter to Atticus, why does Cicero not accept Caesar's offer of a legateship or diplomatic mission?


  The location would be chosen by Clodius and he would be out of Rome as his brother is returning
• How does the 59 BCE Letter to Atticus end and what does it reflect?

  Cicero asks Atticus to come to him when he calls, reflecting their friendship
• In which letter does Cicero ask Atticus to come to him when he calls?

  59 BCE Letter to Atticus