Value Of Trust In Aulularia

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Based on the play Aulularia, the value most needed for an ideally functioning Roman society is trust between neighbors. In order to prevent conflict and violence and to maintain peace and unity, Roman society placed an emphasis on cooperation and trust amongst its citizens. This is shown by Megadorus’ offer to marry Phaedria, without a dowry as he believed Euclio could not afford to give one, “She shall be married: I’ll help you out” (Act II, Scene 2). This was uncommon in ancient Rome, and was a benevolent act on Megadorus’ part. However, Euclio’s greed and paranoia lead to distrust in his fellow citizens and created a disturbance in the community and in the joy of a wedding day. He lashes out physically and verbally those close to him- making threats toward his housekeeper, Staphyla, (Act I, Scene 1) and violently attacking the cooks attempting to prepare for his daughter’s wedding (Act III, Scenes 1, 2, and 3) and accusing characters of attempting to steal his gold when they greet him too warmly, lamenting “Why, even now, hard as I try to keep every one of them from finding out, it seems as if everyone knew: it seems as if every one has a heartier way of saying good day than they used to” (Act II, Scene 2). …show more content…

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