Political Analysis of the movie Gladiator. Asked by prof to summarize & examine cultural influences, economy, political events.

Political Analysis of "Gladiator" Katie B. The movie "Gladiator" explores the complex political problem of one man's rapid transformation from general to slave, slave to gladiator, and gladiator to liberator. The bulk of the movie takes place in Ancient Rome, during a time of war and the emergence of Christianity. It delves into segments of Roman culture, political conflicts typical of the era, and a myriad of different social classes. The story begins in Germania, …

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