Thyestes; Phaedra; the Trojan Women; Oedipus with Octavia
What is the author's tone in Thyestes; Phaedra; the Trojan Women; Oedipus with Octavia by Seneca?
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Seneca uses variations in tone to differentiate between social classes. Upper class dialogue is haughty and condescending, whereas, the tone of the lower classes is subservient and conciliating.
Thyestes; Phaedra; the Trojan Women; Oedipus with Octavia