Livy’s attitude towards the plebeians was consistent, as revealed in several instances. First, he was against what the Patricians were doing to the Plebeians, such as inequality in resource sharing. In particular, “not only was the belly nourished, but it also provided nourishment, since it supplied to all parts of the body, the source of our life and strength,” depicts the need for sharing, which Rome lacked (Warrior 123). Secondly, Plebeians lived in abject poverty and were mistreated by Patricians as indicated by the statement, “on the evidence of two of the slaves, the guilty were arrested and punished.” (Warrior 311). Furthermore, the Patricians ensured that every Plebeian suffered regardless of their status in society. For instance, Agrippa died a malnourished man, and nothing was contributed towards his burial despite his position. As revealed, Livy is consistent in the way he portrays the Patricians in favor of the Plebeians.
Work Cited
Warrior, Valarie M. Livy: The History of Rome. Hackett Publishing, 2006.