Cymbeline · Character

Caius Lucius

Rome's dignified ambassador, he delivers an ultimatum to Cymbeline and later commands the legions sent to enforce it.

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Also known as Lucius

First appearance: Scene I

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Mentioned as the Roman ambassador arriving at court.

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Lucius comes to Cymbeline's court as the Emperor's voice, courteous but firm, demanding tribute that the Britons refuse. He is a professional soldier and diplomat, more interested in honor and order than in the petty intrigues swirling around him. When negotiation fails, he returns at the head of a Roman army, making him the face of the external threat that forces Cymbeline's fractured family and kingdom toward a reckoning.

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Scene III
Mentioned as the Roman ambassador arriving at court.
Scene I
Roman ambassador who delivers Caesar's demand and declares war.
Scene IV
The Roman ambassador to whom Imogen plans to present herself in disguise.
Scene V
Departs after delivering the emperor's message, preparing for war.
Scene VII
Appointed proconsul and general of the forces against Britain.
Scene II
Roman general who discovers Imogen and Cloten's body, takes Imogen into his service.
Scene II
Commands the Roman forces, observes the disorder, and decides to retreat or reinforce.
Scene III
Reported captured by the British.
Scene V
Roman prisoner who requests ransom for his page (Imogen), later participates in the peace agreement.

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