Sejanus was introduced in the I Claudius films as a soldier which slowly came up in ranks by the scheming and manipulation of marriage customs. His rise was interesting due to it escalated so fast that it begged the question was it really that simple to rise in social status in Judo-Claudian Roman society. Sejanus was a friend ,soldier as well as counsel for Tiberius and under his power, he installed a form of government that resulted in the corruption of the government.He was slowly manipulating the system to his will in which it will allow for him to rise in power and potentially overthrow the government and put himself into power.His downfall resulted.Drusus and Sejanus had a constant feed in which they did not stand each other.Drusus due …show more content…
to his belief that Sejanus was getting to involved too quickly and making too many decisions that should be left for Tiberius to handle.Their hatred towards one another only escalates as Sejanus get closer with Tiberius.Once he gains Tiberius trust he slowly starts manipulating his way into the family in which he attempts to seduce Livilla to have an affair with him.In spite of Drusus as well as his want to get into the royal family thus increasing his rank .Once he finally seduces Livilla he and she create a plan in which Sejanus divorces his wife and she has to get rid of Castor. In which he convinces her to poison Drusus as he was ill and administered him “medicine’ but rather is being counterproductive to his health and each day he takes it he becomes more and weaker .Until finally he is in a coma state.Castor passes away in his coma state leaving Livilla open for a new husband .Having just divorced his wife Sejanus is single and asks Tiberius to be allowed to marry Livilla all while knowing by doing so he tried to allow himself into the royal family .This caused suspicions in Tiberius and it angers him to see Sejanus for what he really is not the friend he allowed to gain power but to be a person in which he can no longer trust. Tiberius in anger refused this and reminded him of his place and not to set out of line .His thirst for power was undeniable and He was careful in his plotting to not upset Tiberius even though he had suspicions he never let on . Sejanus meets with Claudius and alerts him to the news that his wife is pregnant.Sejanus takes advantage Claudius while he's weak and seize the opportunity and Bullies Claudius into a marriage with his sister Aelia. He even went so far as to convince Claudius to divorce his wife in order for him to marry. He is this due to it will look bad on the royal family that Claudius was cheated on and that the proposed marriage to his sister already gained the Imperial seal of approval by Tiberius. His wanting to rise above the ranks only had Sejanus more and more excluded and his line of trust he had with Tiberius was beginning to shatter .The simple denial of Tiberius to wed Sejanus speaks volume on what he deems Sejanus as .An outsider trying to marry his way in.When this failed Sejanus decided a different approach and rather had Tiberius crazy with paranoia and did not allow for him to rest easy. By constantly reminding him of conflicts as well as a possible scheme with Agrippina revealing that he wants to do away with the grandchildren of Augustus . He at the time did not have a good standing with her thus a higher reason to feel uneasy and had suspicions that she was possibly spreading rumors. As well as a rise in an alarm of what the senate’s opinion is in which it makes him even more paranoid. Having a possible two front war one being with his family via Agripinna and the other being political office via Senate. All this doubt and uneasiness led to Tiberius leaving Rome to the island of Capri where he remained for the remaining of his rule. Until his untimely death since he was a part of the praetorian Sejanus controlled the information that passed from Tiberius and to Rome . The only person left to keep him in check was livid The Villa as well until her death. anyone that opposed him such as senators and Wealthy Aristocrats in order to make sure nobody can oppose him in order to increase his control and power over them. He had a network of spies as well as conducted false accusations of treason in which it forced many to commit either suicide or be condemned to execution.
Nero and Drusus were sent away in Exile without any proof. Only Caligula the last son Germanicus was able to survive by going to Capri with Tiberius. Through the years, Sejanus has worked himself into becoming a very powerful political figure. He continues to have power until the arrest of drugs caused a scene. In which Antonia the grandmother of Cruces decided to write a letter to Tiberius. In this letter, she called upon Tiberius to stop the Sejanus and his tyrannical rule which this letter was hidden inside of one of Claudius history of Carthage. in this letter it tells about The Villas in Salinas plot to poison caster and their plan to assassinate Tiberius and take control over. Once in this letter arrives at Tiberius he is outraged and finally decides on a plan to get to Janice arrested. Tiberius Claudius and Caligula all come upon a plan in which to get macro to take control over the guard. Fooled about the whereabouts Tiberius send a letter to the Senate in which it calls for the rest of the genus through the acts of treason. macro lies to Sejanus and tells him that in the letter might be possibly about it from
promotion. Senators run out of the building and to Sejanus arrested from here there is a massive Slaughter in which the children were killed , the daughter was raped ,and he himself was executed and he was thrown on a slain as well as all the people that were involved and had a clear connection to Sejanus.
Emotional turmoil- Caligula found it hard to keep his emotions under control after finding out that his grandfather Tiberius, was responsible for the deaths of his parents and siblings. He expressed these aggressive emotions through engaging in sex with various men and women, as well as his sisters (especially Drusilla). He sometimes made the men watch as he had sex with their wives and children. Note- this happened prior to him contracting disease at the age of 37.
The Senate was a danger to Claudius and he refused to enter the house of the Senate during the first thirty days of his reign. By removing and abolishing treason trials, and Caligula’s tax reforms, he sought to gain their support. Although Claudius was a successful ruler, he was easily persuaded by many closest to him, most importantly, his fourth wife Agrippina (Rome: The Autobiography). Messalina was Claudius’ third wife and they had a son named Britannicus, who was to be the heir of the throne when Claudius died.
An interesting comparison between King Hamlet and Claudius is a biblical reference between Cain and Abel. Cain was the first person to be born and Abel was the first person to be killed. Cain was jealous of his brother who was younger yet he became a shepherd while he was a farmer. Whenever they would give offerings to god, Abel’s offering would be accepted while Cain’s offering wasn’t. Cain was jealous of his brother and angered that he was allowed such a better life than him. Besides being a shepherd, Abel’s wife which was decided for him was much more beautiful than Cain’s wife. On one fateful day. Cain invites Abel to the fields and then there Cain murders his brother. This biblical story is commonly associated with Hamlet. One brother takes the life of the other brother because they think that they are more deserving than the other brother. In both cases, the murderous brother is left to walk to their doom in the future and in a sense gets justice inflicted upon them.
Tiberius was a man of just reasoning and great honor. To have been a son of Tiberius Gracchus the elder, virtue was one of the traits that would pass along with his name. Tiberius married the daughter of the great Scipio who defeated Hannibal. This not only added to his fame, but also provided support. “We are told, moreover, that he once caught a pair of serpents on his bed, and that the soothsayers, after considering the prodigy, forbade him ...
Claudius letter to the Alexandrians was a valuable piece in Roman history that has given a personal insight into the social and political scene of Alexandria. Much has been said about the Jewish people of Alexandria, the most influential, as well as the most outspoken people in the community. Yet, the principal problem, which has provoked the publication of violent riots is the civic status that surrounds the Jewish people. While Claudius first discusses the statues, monuments, and temples that were given in his honor, he goes on to give his thoughts concerning the Jewish and Greek communities in Alexandria. From his decree we can infer that
While Romulus is credited for exemplifying many of Rome;’s fundamental values, his reign over Rome is one that is infamous for its abundant bloodshed, violence against Rome’s neighbouring cities and demonstrations of his accumulated power. In comparison to Romulus’ rule, King Numa Pompilius reign is filled with undisturbed peace and coexistence in Rome and its neighbouring communities. Romulus often resorts to utilizing methods like violence or deceit to achieve his aspirations for the glory of Rome. One of the very first of Romulus’ acts of violence “to obtain sole power” (Livy 37) is to brutally murder his own twin brother, Remus in an angry fit of rage. The murder of Remus is a reflection of Romulus’ violent, ruthless nature and demonstrates the drastic measures he will go to achieve ultimate power. “To increase the dignity and impressiveness of his [ki...
Augustus granted him the powers of a Tribune. Tiberius cared greatly for the welfare of his soldiers and they responded with respect and deep affection (A.J.K, 1989).... ... middle of paper ... ...
Emperor Nero, infamously known as one of the most malevolent, oppressive, and tyrannical leader throughout history, was the last ruler of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. He was born outside Rome in Antium and his mother married his great uncle, Emperor Claudius, in order for her son to be the next Emperor of Rome. It wasn’t apparent that her son was to become one of the most feared and cruel leaders in Roman history from 54 CE to 68 CE. By examining his achievements and failures as an emperor, his influences and changes over the entire economic, political and social spectrum are revealed.
Nero was the fifth and final Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. His full name was Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, but when he was adopted by his great uncle Claudius and became his heir to be the next Roman Emperor hi name changed to Nero Claudius Ceasar Augustus Germanicus. He succeeded to the throne on 13 October, 54, after Claudius’s death. “During his rule from 54 to 68 Nero focused much of his attention on diplomacy, trade, and increasing cultural-capital of the empire.” His rule as Emperor was often associated with tyranny and extravagance. He was obsessed with retaining his title as Emperor, and would not hesitate to execute or ruthlessly kill anyone who he saw as a threat or opposition against him. He stamped out all conspiracies against him. He even killed his own mother.
The people of Rome quickly began to realize that the young man they thought he was be was not the man he was becoming. His behavior was highly disliked by Rome’s elite, and conspiracies were soon to be made against this tyrannical ruler. On January 24th of 41 A.D., four months after he returned from Gaul, Caligula was murdered by members of the Roman senate and officers of the Praetorian Guard and one well known man, Cassius Chaerea. Caligula’s wife was stabbed to death and his infant daughter’s head was bashed against the wall. This opened the way for Caligula’s uncle, Claudius to succeed him and become Rome’s next emperor.
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet revolves around Hamlet’s quest to avenge his father’s murder. Claudius’ first speech as King at the beginning of Scene 2, Act 1 introduces the themes of hierarchy, incest and appearance versus reality and plays the crucial role of revealing Claudius’ character as part of the exposition. The audience is left skeptical after Horatio’s questioning of King Hamlet’s ghost in the first scene of the play. By placing Claudius’ pompous speech immediately after the frightening appearance of Hamlet’s ghost, Shakespeare contrasts the mournful atmosphere in Denmark to the fanfare at the palace and makes a statement about Claudius’ hypocrisy. Through diction, doubling and figurative language, Shakespeare reveals Claudius to be a self centered, hypocritical, manipulative and commanding politician.
How far do you agree that Hamlet’s hesitation to kill Claudius in Act Three is underpinned by religious reasons? Of all the different motives Shakespeare presents for Hamlet’s lack of action, which seems to be the most important?
“The serpent that did sting my father’s life / Now wears his crown.” (Hamlet 1.4.38-39). In the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare, the protagonist Claudius is an evil and cunning villain. Shortly after the king of Denmark dies rather suddenly his brother Claudius took over his position as king. Claudius married his wife and instantly gained access to all his wealth and power. There was no evidence to suggest that the king had died of anything other than natural causes except for what a ghost told his son Hamlet. The ghost of the king told Hamlet that he had been murdered and betrayed by his own brother Claudius, the one person that he trusted the most. Hamlet vowed to take his revenge on
They begin by telling the history of how Caligula’s great uncle Tiberius was chosen to reign after the passing of Augustus, the great grandfather of Caligula. An account of Caligula’s family me...
King Claudius, as illustrated in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, displays both charm and eloquence. Claudius is an intelligent person and is able to deceive people into believing he is innocent and morally guided. He is adept at manipulating people in order to advance and maintain his own power and fails to show any remorse for his actions. Claudius utilizes his linguistic skills to portray himself as an innocent and prudent leader; however, upon further inspection his diction is a mere smoke screen that hides his manipulative and cunning nature.