Quo Vadis · Character
Domitius Afer
An aged Roman orator and senator who appears at Nero's court.
minor
Also known as Old Domitius Afer
First appearance: ii
Domitius Afer shows up with force in Chapter LVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reviles the Christians, noting their vast numbers but that they die like sheep.
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- Nero's court and conspirators
- Christian community and converts
- Historical and minor figures
- Petronius's personal circle
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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