Tribunes In Roman Tribes

While Rome was officially a republic, not all forms of authority believed all Romans

were created as equals. Among the higher ranks of Roman politics were Tribunes, men selected

by various parties to lobby in specific areas of the government. While the word “Tribune” is

often used as a generalized term, there existed three major types of Tribunes.

The word “Tribune” is a derivative of the Roman Tribes. The three tribes were divided

into three groups – Tities, Ramnes, and Luceres. Each tribe was led by a single Tribune that

represented his party in Religious, Militant, and Civil objectives.

During the period in which Rome was governed by a Monarchy, The Tribune of the

Celeres was a single tribune that commanded the King’s personal …show more content…
While Cassius and Flavius are both heartfelt change-seekers, Flavius is

depicted as a lesser man.

Marulus, unlike Flavius, seems to be in the cause, simply because his brethren are. While

he has his reasons for disliking Caesar, Marulus seems to be along to support Flavius, not the

overall outcome of their cause.

Clues in the text point out that Marulus and Flavius are the weaker side of the rebellion,

but are definitely worried about Caesar’s actions. It is possible that they worry about this man

because of his influence. While, yes, Rome was a republic at the time, Caesar could’ve easily

spoken to the right people and have Marulus and Flavius stripped of their titles.

At the same time, it seems that Flavius and Marulus are a low-standard in terms of

rebellion against Caesar. While they fear that he will pose a threat to them, they aren’t fully

willing to be all-in to the cause of overthrowing Caesar.

Yes, they are willing to be public about their feelings towards the new Roman Celebrity,

but in the end they will most like flicker out and die because they aren’t completely