Re: Similar vs. Similarly

>> "Both cameos feature a head in profile.  The stone cameo (fig. 2)
>> shows Augustus' wife, Livia, whilst this glass cameo shows Augustus
>> himself."

>Mike, that "himself" up above makes it sounds like we should only are
>about Augustus, and Livia is a nobody. I do not see that Adam was trying
>to convey any comparative worth.

The "himself" emphasises the contrast between "Augustus' wife" and
"Augustus".  It's interesting that you see this as implying some
difference in comparative worth.  Perhaps you could explain? (I'm
genuinely curious.)