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Tacitus: Annals & HistoriesGrade 8dialectic Stage

The Rise of Sejanus

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Comprehension

Identifies Sejanus: commander of the Praetorian Guard, Tiberius's trusted minister

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Cause & Consequence

Explains why Tiberius trusted Sejanus: he was useful, he managed burdens, he flattered

3

Meaning

Reflects on tyranny as a system, not just one person

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Defense

Identifies what is strongest about the counterargument

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