Click an image to read a writing sample Nero accepts his lot in life, as his pain will inspire him to greater art Sabinus convinces an adversary to join in a scheme to subvert their superiors Nero scolds hecklers during his performance, challenging them to produce the truth they think his art has missed Nero believes instinct is superior to intellect Sabinus exhorts his officers to rouse the enlisted men to revolt Nero, after strangling his wife, looks forward to openly loving his guardsman Ofonius explains why Nero’s guards no longer wish to serve him Faenius asserts his chronic physical pain has strengthened his mind Nero expresses gratitude to his guards for their genuine interest in his art Nero rails against those trying to suppress him
