# Nero — Dialogues character guide

> Nero in Dialogues by Seneca.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nero Caesar

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

Roman emperor, infamous for tyranny and persecution of Christians.

## In the story

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/xiii)

Implied as the current Caesar whose clemency is praised, though not named directly in the excerpt.

### [On Clemency](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/on-clemency)

The emperor to whom the treatise is addressed, urged to practice clemency.

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/book-i)

Addressee of the treatise, portrayed as a merciful ruler.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/i)

The emperor to whom the book is dedicated; praised for his clemency and self-restraint.

### [Book II: On Clemency and the Nature of Mercy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/book-ii)

Emperor praised for his saying 'Would that I had never learned my letters!' and his reluctance to execute brigands.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/i)

The emperor whose noble saying about not wanting to learn letters is recounted and praised.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dialogues_2_se/chapters/ii)

Implied as the Caesar being addressed, urged to embody clemency and goodness.

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