Who is Cicero talking to?
Atticus
What year is he writing in?
February 49BC
What is the context
Cicero writes to Atticus about the current situation in Italy after the civil war. He is upset.
What is the letter about?
He is morally upset about Caesars choices and how he is disappointed Pompey ran - not good for honour
What makes this letter informal?
The way in which he is upset - use of hyperboles - raw emotion
No direct address
Where is Cicero
Formaie =- asking about Rome