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Thrasea

A Stoic senator who opposes Nero and is condemned to death.

minor

Also known as Old Thrasea, The great Thrasea

First appearance: lvi

Thrasea shows up with force in LXXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ruined by his virtue, executed as part of Nero's purges.
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OCOctaviaPIPisoMUMusoniusTSTullius SenecioCCChilo ChilonidesTHThrasea

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Lygia’s miracu…

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See Thrasea in lvi