Project Gutenberg 2011-05-29 Public domain in the USA. 129 More, Hannah 1745 1833 Moore, Hannah Chip, Will The Inflexible Captive: A Tragedy, in Five Acts Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Inflexible Captive: A Tragedy, in Five Acts" by Hannah More is a historical tragedy likely written in the early 19th century. The play centers around the character of Regulus, a Roman general who is taken captive during the First Punic War and faces the moral dilemma of returning to Carthage as a prisoner or violating his oath to his captors. The themes of honor, sacrifice, and the conflicting demands of personal duty and national allegiance are prevalent, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of the sources of true heroism. The opening of the tragedy introduces a dramatic backdrop of ancient Rome and the turbulent emotions surrounding Regulus' captivity. Attilia, Regulus's daughter, impulsively seeks to appeal to the Senate for her father's release, showcasing her desperation and courage as she confronts powerful figures like the Consul Manlius. The narrative unfolds to reveal the deep bond between father and child, while Regulus’s unwavering commitment to honor and duty poses a stark contrast to the conflicting desires of those around him. As the scene sets up the key conflict of the play—whether Regulus will prioritize his personal freedom or adhere to his principles—the tension builds, presenting a poignant prelude to the overarching themes of sacrifice and virtue in the midst of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Tragedies (Drama) Regulus, Marcus Atilius, -250 B.C.? -- Drama PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: History - Ancient 170129 2025-07-14T15:49:00.686991 text/html 164623 2011-05-29T09:36:52 text/html 134476 2025-07-14T15:49:09.112944 application/epub+zip 135180 2025-07-14T15:49:04.169973 application/epub+zip 113213 2025-07-14T15:49:02.900029 application/epub+zip 301669 2025-07-14T15:49:11.948985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286507 2025-07-14T15:49:08.234954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217866 2022-09-16T14:24:57.772337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120641 2025-07-14T15:48:59.919960 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 120491 2011-05-29T09:36:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 120487 2011-05-29T09:36:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21165 2025-07-14T15:49:12.082918 application/rdf+xml 15950 2025-07-14T15:49:03.410964 image/jpeg 3662 2025-07-14T15:49:03.154943 image/jpeg 45978 2011-05-29T09:36:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 50406 2011-05-29T09:36:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 45953 2011-05-29T09:36:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 131412 2025-07-14T15:49:00.699012 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia