**** of Lucretia

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**** of Lucretia
- 510 and the end of the kings
  - Tarquinus superbus was ruling
    - "Tarquinus the proud"
    - his son was called sextus tarquinus
      - he had been away which is normal for roman men
- Collatinus and Tarquinius are dining at Tarquinius' house
  - they have both been drinking alot
    - they argue over who's wife is more virtues
- Tarquinius goes to collatinus's house when he is away
  - Lucretia follows the law of hospitality
  - when everyone is asleep he goes in Lucretia's room
  - he tells her that he has a sword in his hand and one word and she will die
  - he tries to persuade her by telling him of his love for her
  - if she doesn't give him what he wants then her will cut her throat and place her body next to the dead body of a slave
    - this would make her look like and adulterer
  - she doesn't give him easily showing she is brave and respectful
- Lucretia is intelligent because she has a plan that will make sure Tarquinius is punished
  - she sends for her father and husband
    - they bring friends as witnesses so it will be well known
  - she feels that things cannot be alright when she has lost her honour
  - even though her body has been violated her mind is still loyal
  - she knows she hasn't done everything wrong but she feels she has to pay the price for others actions
  - she's thought this all out and has a danger is her pocket
  - her husband cries

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