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, and their encounter in Rome forces Chilo to confront his guilt, ultimately leading to his redemption. With Chilo Chilonides (psychological): Chilo betrayed Glaucus years ago, and their encounter in Rome forces Chilo to confront his guilt, ultimately leading to his redemption.

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Character Web

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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.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Marcus Vinicius
friendship · positive
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Chilo Chilonides
psychological · negative
Chilo Chilonides
psychological · negative
Marcus Vinicius
friendship · positive
Glaucus is a Christian physician who forgives Marcus's past wrongs and helps him find… How this plays out →
Chilo Chilonides
psychological · negative

Marcus Vinicius
Glaucus is a Christian physician who forgives Marcus's past wrongs and helps him find redemption through faith.
Chilo Chilonides
Chilo betrayed Glaucus years ago, and their encounter in Rome forces Chilo to confront his guilt, ultimately leading to his redemption.
Chilo Chilonides
Chilo betrayed Glaucus years ago, and their encounter in Rome forces Chilo to confront his guilt, ultimately leading to his redemption.
Marcus Vinicius
Glaucus is a Christian physician who forgives Marcus's past wrongs and helps him find redemption through faith.
Chilo Chilonides
Chilo betrayed Glaucus years ago, and their encounter in Rome forces Chilo to confront his guilt, ultimately leading to his redemption.

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See Glaucus in ix

In the story

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

XVI
Mentioned as alive and a member of the Christian community; he accuses Chilo of conspiring with robbers against him.
Chapter XVII
Target of Chilo's plot; Chilo had previously betrayed and sold him to robbers.
Chapter XXIII
Physician who tends to Vinicius's wounds.
Chapter XXIV
Confronts Chilo, recognizing him as the man who betrayed him.
Chapter XXV
Forgives Chilo for the wrong done to him, embodying Christian mercy, and is blessed by Peter.
Chapter XXVI
Visits to care for Vinicius; his arrival interrupts the conversation between Lygia and Vinicius, provoking Vinicius's anger.
Chapter XXVII
Converses with Vinicius, who shows less pride in their talks.
Chapter XXIX
Visits Vinicius, confirms Lygia's love, and urges him to embrace Christianity for its own sake.
Chapter XXXIII: The Blessing of Love
Present at the gathering, mentioned as having spoken to Vinicius.
Chapter LX
Seen distinctly among the prisoners being led out to Caesar's gardens.
The Gardens of Torment
Martyr burned on a pillar; forgives Chilo from the flames before dying.

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