Ethics in Gladiator: an Honorable Death According to Aristotle the moral principles of which ethics are derived from are based on an individual’s use of justice‚ courage‚ and temperance in social situations. However‚ one cannot gain this moral conduct by solely learning a list of generalized rules‚ but rather they must experience it and understand the consequences of this practical wisdom. In addition‚ a person’s upbringing plays a huge role in their overall moral development and can either influence
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Gladiator – 2000 For my history of film paper‚ I chose to watch Gladiator‚ Directed by Ridley Scott and costumed by Janty Yates. For Best Costume Design for Gladiator‚ Yates was nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences‚ and won. The British Academy of Film & Television Arts also nominated her for Best Costume Designer. The movie takes place in ancient Rome circa 180 A.D. under the rule of the great Caesars. Marcus Aurelius‚ the Emperor of Rome‚ is on the brink of death‚ and
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Gladiator (Movie) Gladiator is a film about Maximus‚ a roman general who was to be the next emperor‚ succeeding Aurelius. Aurelius’ son Commodus gets angry and jealous at the fact that he was not chosen by his father to be next in line. He then proceeds to kill his father and orders Maximus to be killed. Maximus flees but finds out that his family has been murdered. He later gets enslaved and becomes a gladiator‚ where he trains under Proximo who also was a former gladiator. He then starts a journey
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Name: Angelica Rose L. Tan (BEEd-SpEd 2) Date: July 5‚ 2013 Professor: Ms. Pauline Gregorio Subject: SocCul PERSPECTIVES The height of the power of Roman Empire was at vast. Over one quarter of the world’s population lived and died the rule of the Caesars. Emperor Marcus Aurelius was in twelve-years of campaign against the Barbarian Tribe in Germania that was drawing to an end. His final wish before he dies is that to have a stronghold stands in the way of Roman Victory and the promise
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having a good plot‚ outstanding actors‚ the ability to attract the audience‚ touch the audience’s feelings‚ etc. Gladiator was awarded five Academy Awards including Best Actor. Russell Crowe was an excellent choice to represent Maximus. His ability to attract the audience is a key factor in the success of Gladiator. Throughout the movie‚ emotions ran high especially for Maximus. Gladiator is the story of a Roman soldier‚ who was once loved by Rome‚ and was sold into slavery and must fight his way back
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THE GLADIATORS OF ROME In ancient times‚ the Romans enjoyed watching others get hurt‚ or even die in the form of Gladiator matches. Most Romans watched these fights in an arena. An arena is a central stage used for sports or spectators. Usually‚ people paid to watch these fights but on special occasions‚ the entire event was sponsored by one elite – wealthy Roman and the tickets were given to the general public for free. Although Gladiator fighting might seem barbaric to us today‚ in the
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The fictional story of Gladiator is simplicity itself. General Maximus (Russell Crowe) fights in the wilds of Germania with the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius‚ is promised the throne with the mission of returning Rome to “The Republic.” Before he can finalize his anguished deliberations‚ Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix)‚ Marcus’ son‚ sends his father out and claims the throne. Maximus is sentenced to death as a possible opponent‚ and is taken to the Black Forest for a messy death. His wife and child are
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GLADIATOR (Summary) In the final days of Marcus Aurelius’ reign‚ the aging emperor angers his son Commodus by making it known that he wants Maximus‚ a fearsome and respected Roman general‚ to be his successor. Power-hungry Commodus kills his father and orders the death of Maximus. But the latter flees‚ only to discover that his wife and child have been murdered by Commodus. Captured‚ Maximus is forced into slavery‚ where he is sold to Proximo‚ a former gladiator who serves as both mentor and
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In the film we see Maximus decimus meridus win many victories in fights throughout the movie. The movie Gladiator was made in the year 2000 and it was directed by Ridley Scott. The films setting first starts in Vindobana which is in Austria and Germania and then to the Roman Province of Spain‚ later on the film takes place in Zucchabar in North Africa. Later on through most of the movie the film takes place in Rome‚ at the Roman Colosseum. The main character in the movie is Maximus Decimus Meridius
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THE LIFE OF A GLADIATOR By Aquilinus Caelinus All of us love a gory Gladiator match from time to time‚ but what goes on behind the scenes? Where do they get all the heroic champions‚ and pitiful losers? The hardships they face‚ the rewards they earn; all will be revealed. This is the story of a true Gladiator’s life‚ Rome’s one and only Flavius Aclimus! As I talked to Flavius‚ he gradually began to emerge from his shell‚ and soon opened up‚ telling the story of his epic life
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