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Marius the Epicurean · Character

Constantine

The first Christian emperor, referenced in the context of the church's later triumph.

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First appearance: XXII: "The Minor Peace of the Church"

Constantine shows up with force in XXII: "The Minor Peace of the Church". The page is where that presence becomes real.

Constantine is referenced in relation to the final 'Peace of the Church,' contrasted with the earlier minor peace under the Antonines.
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SASaint AugustineMAMariusMAMarcus AureliusDADanteCECeciliaCOConstantine

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  • Historical, Mythological, and Religious Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Imperial and Courtly Circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this passage, Marius reaches an emotional and psychological peak by confronting his own mortality and the d…

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