Topic
for Paper 6
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 evidence in Kebric & Shelton for chariot racing,
evaluate (and then argue) how similar NASCAR is to the Roman chariot
racing.
2. Evaluate (and then argue) how "authentic" the character of
Proximo in the movie was based on the evidence in Shelton, Kebric,
and/or McManus' web pages (see assignments for links to McManus web
pages).
3.
Based on the second 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. [If you
did not answer this question from topic 5, you may use both parts of
the movie]
4. Based on the second 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. [If you did not answer this
question from topic 5, you may use both parts of the movie]
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.