Britannicus

It is the story of a "beginning monster" who commits the first of his crimes: Emperor Nero, after having removed Britannicus from power, seeks to delight him with his fiancée Junie and is already preparing the assassination of his own mother, Agrippine.Britannicus, who is located in the context of the Roman Empire, also provides material for reflection on royal power in the eighteenth century. Racine thus gives a universal dimension to his play.The dossier- Historical, cultural and literary landmarks- Study of the genre- Groups of texts- A preparation for the baccalaureate