silius

how is silius presented

reckless

wanted to no longer hide affair

• was urging that concealment be thrown off

• no longer married, childless, ready to adopt Brittanicus

• no need to wait for Claudius to grow old

marriage ceremony

• grand - not secretive at all

openly going out in public with her

weak / gives up

death - gives up immediately

• tried no defence, no delaying tactics but prayed that his death might be hastened

they split up as soon there is danger

• they separated, M to the gardens of Lucullus, Silius, to disguise his fear, to the forum

• love is not strong

forced into affair

• she took possession of the unencumbered adulterer

• death would be certain if he refused

foolish

knows the dangers of the affair

• nor was Silius unaware of the scandal or danger

decided to ignore the future and enjoy the present

greedy/cunning

one of reasons to agree to affair

• he would receive great rewards

during affair

• she gave him money and honours

going to be emperor

• her husbands holds the city

• one of reasons M hesitated to marry - fear of rejection if Silius obtained supreme power