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Quo Vadis · Character

Glaucus

A Christian physician betrayed by Chilo, later killed during the persecution.

minor

First appearance: ix

Glaucus's tie to Marcus Vinicius is one of the pressures that moves Quo Vadis—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as alive and a member of the Christian community; he accuses Chilo of conspiring with robbers against him.
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With Marcus Vinicius (friendship): Glaucus is a Christian physician who forgives Marcus's past wrongs and helps him find redemption through faith. With Chilo Chilonides (psychological): Chilo betrayed Glaucus years ago,…

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See Glaucus in ix

Character Web

24 connections

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SESenecaVEVestiniusAPAulus PlautiusATAtacinusDEDemasGLGlaucus

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Christian community and converts
  • Nero's court and conspirators
  • Historical and minor figures

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Narrative arc

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

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

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Relationships

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See Glaucus in ix

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Glaucus appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Glaucus in ix