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Claudius Relations With The Senate Equestrians, And the Ordinary People -…

- - - - Suggests that Claudius didn't act independently in important matters and sought for consent from the senate
        
        This is key in showing Claudius' relation with the senate as previous emperors held most of the power, although under a republican façade,
        
        Senators valued being treat with respect, and being consulted on important matters. and for those who act like a king or tyrant often see revolts, or plots.
        
        Suetonius is showing that Claudius chose to involve the senate in decision making, recognising the senates traditional authority.
        
        This will Help Maintain good relations with senators, who valued their political importance
      - Chapter 12
    - - The phrase 'as a favour' has importance, Claudius asks for permission, instead of exercising his imperial powers
        
        Suetonius is presenting him as defrential and respectful
        
        This helped him cultivate good relations with the senatorial class after the instability following Gaius' assasination
      - Chapter 12
  - - - Shows that Claudius is trying to build a positive relationship with the senate and political opponents by avoiding revenge
        
        Presents himself as a merciful ruler instead of a tyrant unlike Gaius
        
        Though Suetonius adds some conspirators were executed
        
        “a few of the tribunes and centurions… were put to death”
        
        Shows that his mercy had limits and he was willing to punish threats to his power
        
        Claudius' relationship with elite based on control but mercy as well, he forgave publicly but remove genuine threats to his power
        
        Chapter 11
      - Chapter 11
- - - - Chapter 25
      - Shows he actively managed the careers of equestrians and that he valued equestrian order but wanted to organise it under imperial control
        
        he trusted them with responsibility but wanted their careers controlled by emperor, although giving a structured path into military command
        
        Claudius' relationship with equestrians based on supervision, he relied on them but kept them dependant on imperial favour
  - - - Chapter 25
      - Shows Claudius protected privileges of genuine equestrains, he didnt want freedmen pretending to belong to the equestrian elite. Suggests he valued equestrian order in roman society.
        
        Claudius supported equestrians by protecting their status - making them more reliable group for imperial service
- - - - Chapter 12
      - Shows the people viewed him as a caring ruler and that his public behaviour created loyalty in Rome
        
        “he apologised to them because for lack of room he could not hear them unless they stood up
        
        It shows that he treated ordinary citizens with respect, and presented himself as approachable
        
        Highlights Claudius built a strong relationship with the Roman people through visible respect.
        
        Chapter 12
  - - - Chapter 18
      - Shows that Claudius understood keeping people fed was essential to maintaining support, it also highlights him acting as a responsible and practical ruler
        
        “he summoned the commons from all parts of the city… and placing bags full of money before them, urged them to the rescue”
        
        Chapter 18
        
        Shows that he involved ordinary citizens directly in solving problems in Rome, he rewarded their loyalty and efforts too.
        
        Claudius built a relationship with the ordinary people through service and generosity, also showing concern for their welfare.