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“ Love, Envy, and Pantomimic Morality in Cicero’s De Oratore ”

“ Love, Envy, and Pantomimic Morality in Cicero’s De Oratore ”. By Michelle Zerba Classical Philology 97, 2002. p 299-321 University of Chicago. Group Members. Christina Spano Giuseppe Cammisuli  2 nd year Criminology Major  Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy

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“ Love, Envy, and Pantomimic Morality in Cicero’s De Oratore ”

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  1. “Love, Envy, and Pantomimic Morality in Cicero’s De Oratore” By Michelle Zerba Classical Philology 97, 2002. p 299-321 University of Chicago

  2. Group Members • Christina Spano • Giuseppe Cammisuli 2nd year Criminology Major  Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy • Tania Mohammed 2nd year English Major St Thomas Aquinas

  3. De Oratore • Main Characters: Antonius and Crassus • Love and Envy are the main emotions in upper class Roman men’s public lives • Love  Envy = of another’s position, reputation, status, etc. • Example: Antonius praises Crassus’ skills to link his envy with love  makes Antonius look humble and pleasant

  4. Pantomimic Morality • Portraying yourself as a good and moral speaker • Using body language and motions • Distinction between orator and persona

  5. Modesty • Do not expect gratitude or recognition from audience • Greatness masked with Humility or Self Sacrificing Labor; if not achieved than audience may take offence • Modesty gives off the appearance of goodness and morality; example: Crassus admits weakness • Sensed manipulation can turn the entire audience against you

  6. Conclusion • Great oratory skills can improve daily affairs and situations • Must realize the difference between self and persona • Understanding the connection between the two can close the gap with audience • Must believe in persona for the audience to believe you

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