Petronius's fictional character Trimalchio provides insight into
A) the funeral procession of Augustus that took place in the Forum Romanum.
B) the appearance of Late Republican and Early Imperial elite tombs.
C) the medical practices surrounding the embalming of the deceased.
D) the divination rituals that took place at Late Republican and Early Imperial tombs.

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Trimalchio, a character from Petronius's "Satyricon," is a wealthy freedman who throws an extravagant banquet. Through his character and the descriptions of his wealth and social aspirations, readers gain insight into the opulence and appearance of elite tombs during the Late Republic and Early Imperial Rome, reflecting the era's customs and architectural preferences. The other options are not directly related to Trimalchio or the insights his character provides.

Petronius's Fictional Character Trimalchio Provides Insight into