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Atreus 'Thyestes' Punishment

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The above quote comes from Atreus in Thyestes, a play written by Seneca. Atreus is the king of the Argos and the brother of Thyestes. Because Thyestes had an affair with Atreus’ wife and worried about Thyestes taking over the kingship, Atreus exiled Thyestes, but then decided such a punishment was not enough. Knowing Thyestes loves his child more than anything and knowing he could not resistant the begging from his child, Atreus lured Thyestes back and then cooked Thyestes’ child and fed them to Thyestes. The above words was said by Atreus to Thyestes right after Thyestes realized he ate his own child. This quote reveals Atreus’ reasoning and how he believes his action, the repayment of crime is justified to be as merciless as possible. What’s

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