OCR GCSE Set Texts
Messalina
Tacitus, Annals XI.26-38 - The story of Messalina's downfall and execution
Avunculus Meus
Pliny - How Pliny describes his uncle's daily routine and study habits
Baucis et Philemon
Ovid, Metamorphoses - The story of the gods visiting the elderly couple
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Messalina - Tacitus Video Tutorials
1. Silius is forced to have an affair with Messalina
2. Messalina's visits to Silius become increasingly more frequent
3. Eventually, Messalina decides to marry Silius
4. Widespread knowledge of the affair prompts Narcissus to take action
5. The marriage becomes known to Claudius
6. Silius hides and Messalina appeals to Claudius
7. Narcissus arranges the assassination of Messalina
8. Narcissus orders a tribune to murder Messalina
9. Messalina is killed by the tribune
Avunculus Meus - Pliny Video Tutorials
1. How Pliny's uncle spends the day
2. His uncle even studies while travelling
Baucis et Philemon - Ovid Video Tutorials
1. The gods arrive at the house of Baucis and Philemon
2. The gods are welcomed by Baucis and Philemon
3. Arrangements for the unexpected guests
4. The gods perform a miracle and tell the couple to climb a mountain
5. The house of Baucis and Philemon is turned into a temple
6. Philemon asks that he and Baucis may die at the same time
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