The Lives of the Caesars · Character
Sejanus
The Praetorian prefect who turned a bodyguard into a secret police, ruling Rome from Tiberius's shadow until the emperor's suspicion caught up with him.
supporting
Also known as Aelius Sejanus
First appearance: Book III: Tiberius
As a supporting figure in The Lives of the Caesars, Sejanus is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Tiberius's favorite; after his death, Tiberius becomes even more cruel.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Sejanus in Book III: Tiberius