Political Analysis of the Movie Gladiator

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, where General Maximus is but one battle away from completing Rome's conquest of the area. …