Short Fiction · Character

Emperor Tiberius

The Roman emperor who appears in a historical legend.

minor

Also known as Tiberius

Emperor Tiberius's tie to Faustina is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned indirectly as part of the historical context of the Empress Maria Theresa's reign.

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With Faustina (psychological): Emperor Tiberius is morbidly obsessed with Faustina, leading to a dark, possessive relationship. With Faustina (psychological): Emperor Tiberius is morbidly obsessed with Faustina, leading…

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Relationship types

Psychological
Other

Character groups

Religious and Domestic Figures
Diverse Historical, Biblical, and Legendary Figures
Italian and Religious Folktale Figures
Rural and Allegorical Characters

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Faustina
psychological · negative
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Faustina
psychological · negative
Emperor Tiberius is morbidly obsessed with Faustina, leading to a dark, possessive… How this plays out →
Faustina
psychological · negative
Emperor Tiberius is morbidly obsessed with Faustina, leading to a dark, possessive… How this plays out →

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The Empress’s Money-Chest
Mentioned indirectly as part of the historical context of the Empress Maria Theresa's reign.
I
The chapter is set during the latter years of his reign.
II
The stranger who visits the hut, disguised as an old soldier, and discusses his relationship with Faustina.
III
The aging emperor whom Faustina still loves; he is stricken with a mysterious disease that is rotting his body and leading to his downfall.
IV
Tiberius is gravely ill, disfigured, paranoid, and refuses food and sleep; he finds solace in Faustina's presence.
V
Emperor Tiberius is ill; Faustina has returned to him, and the slave tells of their reunion.
VI
The Emperor is the reason for Faustina's mission; she hopes to save him by finding the Prophet.
VII
The Emperor who appears in the final dream, seeking the Prophet to cure his disease and offering great rewards.
VIII
The Roman Emperor, rumored to be ill and possibly seeking Jesus's help.
IX
Listens to Faustina's story indifferently at first, but is profoundly moved by the image on the kerchief, leading to his healing and transformation.

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