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Cato
A Tragedy
Book • 2010
Written in 1712, 'Cato: A Tragedy' by Joseph Addison explores themes of individual liberty, government tyranny, and personal integrity through the story of Marcus Porcius Cato Uticensis.
The play was highly influential during the American Revolution, symbolizing virtue and patriotism.
It weaves Stoic philosophy throughout its narrative, highlighting Cato's unwavering commitment to his principles.
The play was highly influential during the American Revolution, symbolizing virtue and patriotism.
It weaves Stoic philosophy throughout its narrative, highlighting Cato's unwavering commitment to his principles.
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as a play from the 1700s that was enormously popular among the founding fathers.


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as a play performed by George Washington's troops to boost morale.


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as a key figure in Roman history whose story inspired the Founding Fathers.


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in reference to a play about Cato that influenced the Founding Fathers.


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in the context of discussing the founding fathers' familiarity with ancient Stoics and their emulation of Cato's virtues.


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in relation to a play staged by George Washington to inspire troops.


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