Character portrayal, good and bad, in the speeches of Isaeus

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Analysis reveals Isaeus' strategic portrayal of family members, showing a pattern of attacks on opponents in inheritance disputes.

Isaeus portrays family members negatively in inheritance speeches, impacting character perception.
Analysis highlights a strategic use of characterization to attack opponents during legal contexts.
Examination includes eleven speeches that showcase non-adversarial motifs within Athenian family law.
Findings suggest that such portrayals may complicate Athenian views on familial legal disputes.

Mike Edwards (2025) studied this question.

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