Tacitus Reading Guide

Tacitus Reading Guide

<p> Tacitus Reading Guide (Book 1.1-14; Book 3.52-55, Book 4.32-35; Books 13-14)</p><p>Book 1: 1. What is Tiberius’ so-called “First Crime”? How and why is this crime committed, according to Tacitus?</p><p>2. Do matters between the Senate and Tiberius seem to go smoothly? Why or why not?</p><p>Book 3: In the interaction between Tiberius and the Senate (3.52-55), Tiberius provides a complicated justification for his (in-)action. What are the specific terms of his logic and how does he justify his actions? Do you believe his reasons? Do you think Tacitus does?</p><p>Book 4: 1. How does Tacitus justify the writing of the Annals? How does he characterize what he is writing?</p><p>2. Does Cremutius Cordus think the charges of treason against him are fair? What does he do after his speech?</p><p>Book 13: 1. Name three people who die at Nero’s or Agrippina’s instigation in Book 13. Why do each of them die, and how?</p><p>2. Describe Nero’s relationship with his mother. Does Tacitus approve of Agrippina? 3. Does Corbulo meet with immediate success against the Parthians? Why or why not?</p><p>Book 14: 1. Why does Nero want to kill Agrippina? Describe the different ways he tries to kill her.</p><p>2. Why does Seneca ask to retire? Why does Nero refuse, according to Tacitus?</p><p>3. Why does Nero divorce Octavia? What happens to her after Nero divorces her? Whom does he marry in her place?</p>

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