A Discourse of Life and Death by Mornay; and Antonius by Garnier

A Discourse of Life and Death by Philippe de Mornay is a philosophical essay that reflects on the transient nature of human life and the inevitability of death. Mornay a Protestant theologian argues for the importance of understanding the temporary nature of life in order to live virtuously and with proper regard for the afterlife. The work engages with ideas about the human soul divine providence and the necessity of living a moral life in the face of death. It is reflective and aimed at helping the reader confront existential questions about the meaning of life and the certainty of death. Antonius by Robert Garnier is a classical tragedy that tells the story of Mark Antony and his internal struggles. The play is set during the time of Rome’s civil war and explores Antony’s conflict between duty love and personal ambition. Antony a powerful Roman general is torn between his loyalty to his country and his passion for Cleopatra. This moral and emotional dilemma leads to his eventual downfall a typical tragic narrative rooted in Aristotelian themes of fate hubris and moral conflict. The play examines the consequences of choices made under the pressure of conflicting personal and political responsibilities.