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Epaphroditus

Nero's freedman secretary who helps him flee at the end.

minor

First appearance: Epilogue

Epaphroditus shows up with force in Epilogue. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Helps Nero flee and later pushes the knife into his neck to complete the suicide.
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MVMarcus ViniciusLYLygiaSPSporusNENeroTITigellinusEPEpaphroditus

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and minor figures
  • Christian community and converts
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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