The Inflexible Captive: A Tragedy, in Five Acts

The Inflexible Captive: A Tragedy, in Five Acts is a historical drama by Hannah More, first published in 1774. The play follows Regulus, a Roman general captured during the First Punic War, who faces the moral dilemma of returning to Carthage or violating his oath to his captors. Themes of honor, sacrifice, and the conflict between personal duty and national allegiance are central to the narrative, which also highlights the bond between Regulus and his daughter Attilia as she seeks to secure his release. This work explores the essence of true heroism amid the turmoil of ancient Rome.