In the books titled Meditations by Marcus Aurelius‚ twelve different virtues are brought up and thoroughly described. In fact even a contemporary society could learn valuable lessons from any of the twelve virtues and apply them to present day to fix certain issues. For Aurelius loyalty to the principles of wisdom is the most important virtue. It is the fourth virtue he writes about and it may also be the most impactful virtue he discusses. Aurelius says “mankind are poor‚ transitory things; one
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Decline’ Context: Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus‚ commonly referred to as Commodus‚ was the only surviving son and heir of Marcus Aurelius. He was born in 31 August AD 161 in Lanuvium‚ south-east of Rome. At the age of five‚ he‚ along with his younger brother‚ Marcus Annius Verus‚ was named Caesar (junior Emperor). However the latter later died which left Commodus as the only surviving son and heir. In AD 177‚ after the revolt of Cassius‚ Marcus Aurelius gave Commodus the title
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once ruled by the remarkable Pompey who is now deceased. The city now hails Julius Caesar with all his power. Cassius‚ a friend of Marcus Brutus‚ does not believe Caesar should be in power. His goal is to kill Julius Caesar and have Marcus Brutus rule Rome. Although some believe that Julius Caesar is the tragic hero‚ an extensive reading of Julius Caesar displays that Marcus Brutus is the tragic hero of the drama. To start‚ it is noticeable that Brutus was of high rank in society. Moreover‚ Brutus seems
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As an army general in the Roman Empire‚ he is dedicated to carrying out his duties as instructed by his Cesar. He looks up to his Cesar and Roman Empire with a lot of respect and believes that everything he does is for a cause. He is chosen by Marcus Aurelius as the worthy successor of Rome but the situation soon changes when Commodus kills the Emperor‚ orders the killing of Maximus and gets his family murdered. A wounded and forlorn Maximus is soon captured by nomads and sold as a Slave to fight
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What is the overall significance and legacy of Garveyism? There are several aspects of Garveyism and its legacy that make it significant to black history over the previous two centuries. Its significance can be questioned by the ideas of earlier leaders; elements of Pan-Africanism can be seen as far back as the 18th century. The legacy of Garveyism is envisaged in the economic and cultural ideas of today and it has influenced many important black leaders and movements to the present day. First
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and now his stepfather‚ as the murderer married his mother and King Hamlets’ wife named Claudius. Gladiator is a 2000 historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott where a loyal Roman general named Maximus Decimus Meridius betrayed when the Emperor Marcus Aurellus’s ambitious son‚ Commodus murdered his father and seizes the throne. Between this play and a movie‚ there are more likely similar but within the character‚ there are many differences as the character of Hamlet and Gladiator‚ in terms of both
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ever had‚ and when everything is taken from him‚ he still manages to die as one of Rome’s most respected and honorable men. THE CALL: Maximus’ journey starts when the dieing Emperor‚ Marcus Aurelius‚ asks him to be Rome’s new emperor when he passes. He does not feel that his son‚ Commodus is fit to rule. When Marcus tells the news to Commodus‚ Commodus is outraged and suffocates his father while hugging him. Since the Emperor had not announced his wishes for Maximus to take the throne publicly‚ the
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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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Marcus Cato: The republican Man Some years into the republic age of Rome‚ Marcus Cato was born into a less-than-impressive‚ but honorable home. Over time‚ Cato would prove to be a great statesman as well as earn many other titles and honors. However‚ before one can understand the great man‚ one must understand the society that shaped him. At this time in its history‚ Rome had formed its republic by vesting the power in the people‚ represented by the senate. Despite there being instances of
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Meritocracy & Popular Culture Alger’s book‚ Ragged Dick‚ tells the story of an ambitious‚ industrious‚ and honest boy who through hard work and some luck climbs the ladder to a better life and a higher social status. According to Alger‚ he does this not by taking advantage of other people‚ but by keeping an eye out for opportunities‚ working hard‚ and improving himself. The picture I chose was drawn by Clay Butler in 1994. It depicts a Frankenstein-like creature standing on top of a pile of dismembered
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