Latin J282,03 June 2022

1. Piso’s Corruption and Military Manipulation | Piso’s bribery and favoritism in Syria, dismissal of experienced officers, encouragement of disorder among soldiers.

2. Germanicus’ Final Moments and Call for Justice | His declining health, speech urging friends to seek revenge, emotional appeal to loyalty.

3. Public Mourning for Germanicus | International grief over his death, his reputation for kindness, comparisons to Alexander the Great.

4. Piso and Plancina’s Disrespectful Reaction | Piso’s excessive joy, Plancina’s sudden abandonment of mourning, contrast with Rome’s sorrow.

5. Agrippina’s Dramatic Return to Rome | Public grief upon her arrival, slow and solemn approach of the ship, intense emotional response from the crowd.

6. Pliny’s Criticism of Regulus | His manipulation of a dying woman, false oath on his son’s life, use of repetition and condemnation to highlight Regulus’ evil nature.

7. Character Analysis of Germanicus and Piso | Germanicus’ honor, military competence, and popularity vs. Piso’s deceit, corruption, and celebration of his rival’s death.