The Brothers by Terence - Essay Example

Two brother try to raise two brothers according to these different standards. Micio, the older brother, raises his nephew, Aeschinus, in the city. Micio is kind and genial and open-minded. You would probably describe him as a cosmopolitan who, because he lives in a city, knows he must be tolerant because cities are full of many different kinds of people.

In a comparison between the two brothers, most people would agree that Micio is the better man and provides better education to his nephew than Demea does. He is a responsible individual and knows that it is important in life to keep one’s words to one’s fellows. He also knows that so much depends on how a person is raised: their whole life can be decided in their education. He is a liberal but responsible individual. Micio sometimes lies, but usually, he is an honest person. He is patient and has an open mind and he also leads an exciting life.

I think many people would be happy to have him as an uncle. The contrast between him and his brother is so clear, that Micio often appears in a good light. By the end of this play and his eventual marriage, I found I had a good deal of respect for Micio and wish he had educated me.