Tacitus: Annals & Histories•Grade 8•dialectic 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
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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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