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Arviragus/Cadwal
Most often referred to as Lucius throughout the play, he is the Roman ambassador to Britain who prizes honor and truth. Lucius is good friends with Cymbeline, and he is reluctant to start a war, lamenting the fact that he must inform the Emperor of Cymbeline’s decision not to pay the tribute owed to Rome. He is kind-hearted, and he takes up Fidele as a servant in battle, even negotiating for Fidele’s life after the Romans are defeated. Lucius has a symbolic dimension, since he’s welcome at court and is long-term friends with Cymbeline, so he underscores the closeness between Rome and Britain. The play’s conclusion suggests that a friendly relationship between Rome and Britain is preferable, and Lucius’ honor and kindness, as well as his close ties to Britain, embody this point.
Caius Lucius Quotes in Cymbeline
The Cymbeline quotes below are all either spoken by Caius Lucius or refer to Caius Lucius. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Act 4, Scene 2
Quotes
IMOGEN
I’ll follow, sir. But first, an’t please the gods,
I’ll hide my master from the flies, as deep
As these poor pickaxes can dig; and when
With wild wood-leaves and weeds I ha’ strew’d his
grave,
And on it said a century of prayers,
Such as I can, twice o’er, I’ll weep and sigh;
And leaving so his service, follow you,
So please you entertain me.
CAIUS LUCIUS
Ay, good youth!
And rather father thee than master thee.
My friends,
The boy hath taught us manly duties…
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Caius Lucius Quotes in Cymbeline
The Cymbeline quotes below are all either spoken by Caius Lucius or refer to Caius Lucius. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Act 4, Scene 2
Quotes
IMOGEN
I’ll follow, sir. But first, an’t please the gods,
I’ll hide my master from the flies, as deep
As these poor pickaxes can dig; and when
With wild wood-leaves and weeds I ha’ strew’d his
grave,
And on it said a century of prayers,
Such as I can, twice o’er, I’ll weep and sigh;
And leaving so his service, follow you,
So please you entertain me.
CAIUS LUCIUS
Ay, good youth!
And rather father thee than master thee.
My friends,
The boy hath taught us manly duties…
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