Characters Discussed
Cinna
Cinna (SIH-nuh), the grandson of Pompey. In love with Amelia, he seeks to win her hand by avenging her father’s death through the murder of Emperor Augustus, whom he regards as a tyrant. He is finally led to remorse for his evil intentions by the emperor’s display of forgiveness, mercy, and generosity.
Amelia
Amelia, who is loved by Cinna. She asks, as a provision of their marriage, that he avenge her father by murdering Emperor Augustus. Long remorseless in her demands for revenge, she is finally won over by the emperor’s nobility and clemency, takes blame for the plot on herself, and gives her friendship to Augustus.
Augustus
Augustus, the emperor of Rome. He discovers, among those he loves and trusts, a plot to take his life. the emperor, through his mercy and forgiveness, causes remorse among the conspirators and wins their admiration and friendship.
Livia
Livia, the empress of Rome. She commends her husband’s generosity and mercy to all future rulers.
Maximus
Maximus, Cinna’s friend and fellow conspirator.
Fulvia
Fulvia (FOOL-vee-uh), Amelia’s friend and confidante.
Evander
Evander (eh-VAN-dur), Cinna’s freedman.
Euphorbus
Euphorbus (ew-FOHR-buhs), Maximus’ freedman and fellow conspirator.
Polyclitus
Polyclitus (pol-ih-KLI-tuhs), Augustus’ freedman.
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