Quo Vadis · Character
Vitellius
A flattering Roman senator and courtier of Nero.
minor
First appearance: ii
Vitellius shows up with force in Chapter XLVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Vitellius joins the chorus demanding Petronius's punishment.
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- Other
Character groups
- Nero's court and conspirators
- Christian community and converts
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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