10.6: To Plancus

• Who is the 43 BCE letter (not to Trebonius) to?

  Plancus
• What is Antony doing when Cicero writes his letter to Trebonius in 43 BCE?

  He has left Rome to go to Gaul and is essentially a rogue general
• When was Cicero's letter to Plancus?

  43 BCE
• Who is Plancus?

  Governor of Further Gaul
• What is the purpose of Cicero's letter to Plancus In 43 BCE?

  To convince him and Decimus Brutus to trap Antony in Gaul
• What strategies does Cicero employ to convince Plancus to fight Antony in his letter to Plancus in 43 BC (3 points)?

  Questions his loyalty, Flatters him, Questions the importance of status and titles without action
• How is Cicero's questioning of Plancus' loyalty shocking in his letter to Plancus in 43 BCE

  Cicero has no military experience
• What do we learn of Cicero's view of himself from his letter to Plancus in 43 BCE?

  He suggests that he is like a head of state or at least the leader of the Senate
• How does Cicero attack Antony in his letter to Plancus in 43 BCE?

  Mentions his "gang of vile brigands" and "disloyal citizens"
• Which letter refers to Antony by mentions his "gang of vile brigands" and "disloyal citizens"?

  43 BCE Letter Plancus
• What was the outcome of Cicero's letter to Plancus and what does this tell us?

  Plancus didn't fight against Antony suggesting his control and influence is loosening
• How does the 43 BCE Letter to Plancus reflect Cicero wanting war (direct quote)?

  "peace is acquired by victory not treaty"
• Which letter does Cicero say "peace is acquired by victory not treaty"?


  43 BCE Letter to Plancus