person
Helvia
Seneca's mother, the dedicatee of this consolation, written from his exile on Corsica. Twice-widowed and recently bereaved of a grandson, she is the addressee whom Seneca consoles for his own banishment.
Reading notes
- Consolation to His Mother Helvia §1 best of mothers
Helvia, Seneca's mother and the addressee; the consolation is written to comfort her over his exile. Twice widowed and lately bereaved of a grandchild.