Topics for Final Papers
 
 
 

Paper #6 topic

Directions: Topic: Compare and contrast the relationship between Commodus and Lucilla, in the movie Gladiator, with that of Julia Domna and her son Caracalla. Also answer what the significance of the similarities and differences are. As always, make sure you give specific examples, especially from the primary evidence, to back up your conclusions.

Paper #7 topic

Directions: Topic: In what ways are the spectators of the gladiatorial games in the movie Gladiator similar to and different from the actual Roman spectators of gladiatorial games and chariot races? In your essay make sure that you use good examples from the primary evidence in Shelton and Kebric to support your conclusions about the actual Roman spectators.