Charmides 9789373404721 driving much of the emotional

driving much of the emotional tension

particularly in the way gender roles and societal expectations shape the characters' lives

suggesting that the complexity of his personality and his personal struggles influenced his work

Through vivid descriptions and unsettling atmospheres

Charmides 9789373404721 driving much of the emotionalCharmides examines the pursuit of temperance through an extended conversation that takes place during a casual gathering. Instead of focusing on individuals, the work studies the difficulty of defining self control and inner discipline. The opening scene introduces a return home after time spent in demanding circumstances, where familiar surroundings lead to reflection and renewed curiosity about personal development. A discussion begins when a