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Hecyra: The Mother-In-Law

Terence

Hecyra: The Mother-In-Law

Hecyra: The Mother-In-Law

Terence

Hecyra: The Mother-In-Law is a comedy by Terence, written in the 2nd century BCE. The play centers on Pamphilus, who unknowingly marries a woman he previously assaulted while drunk, leading to a series of misunderstandings and complications. The narrative explores themes of marriage, familial relationships, and social norms of the time, ultimately resolving in a happy ending facilitated by the mothers involved. This work is notable for its portrayal of complex social dynamics and the role of women in resolving conflicts.

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Terence's six plays are comedies written while he was a slave to a Roman senator. NOTE: the main plot elements in Hecyra...

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