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Clodius

Roman politician and demagogue, enemy of Cicero.

minor

Also known as Publius Clodius

First appearance: i

Clodius shows up with force in Book II: The Nature and Cure of Anger. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a figure who provokes anger when thinking of his banishment of Cicero.
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In Book II: The Nature and Cure of Anger: Mentioned as a figure who provokes anger when thinking of his banishment of Cicero. Later, in The Nature of Anger: Voluntary or Involuntary?: Mentioned as a figure who provokes…

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ACAugustus CaesarMCMarcus CiceroCTCato the YoungerLSLucius SullaCMCaius MariusCLClodius

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  • Other

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  • Diverse historical and philosophical figures
  • Protagonist
  • Stoic and political exemplars
  • Roman military and political rivals

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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