Topic
for Paper 5
Directions:
- e-mail me
an electronic copy
- bring a
paper copy to class
(single-spaced preferred--in order to save paper)
- length:
600-900
- writing
intensive: have the
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Write on
one of the
following topics:
1.
Based on the first half of the movie, argue which of these three--Nero,
Elagabalus and Caracalla--the Commodus of the movie is most like and which he is least like.
2. Based on the first half of the movie, argue which of these
three--Turia, Sempronia, Ummidia Quatratilla--the Lucilla of the movie
is most like and which she is least like.
3. As a movie critic, critique, for historical accuracy, the two
gladiatorial games fought in the arena in Africa in the movie. Use
solely the evidence in Shelton and
McManus' web pages as the 'litmus' for ancient Rome (see assignments for links to
McManus web page).
Note: check the PDF in
the
Lesson's Tab in the Course Folder in ANGEL for how to cite, how often
to cite, rules for evidence, etc.