person
Decius
also: Decius
Stands for the Decii Mures, 'new men' who rose by merit and famously sacrificed themselves for Rome; here the worthy upstart the people would pass over for Laevinus.
Reading notes
- The Satires §1.6 to Decius
Standing for the Decii Mures, 'new men' famed for self-sacrifice in battle; the meritorious upstart the fickle people would pass over for the noble Laevinus.