Friday, September 25, 2009

Gladiator, by David Franzoni; fiction, pgs. 182-190

The emperor was in his palace, trying to find a way to kill Maximus, he couldn't just assassinate him, and here's why: In his meeting with senator Falco, they were talking about that subject, and commodus says,"An emperor can't rule if he is not loved!" They were talking back and fourth about how Maximus was defying him, and that if they just assassinate him, the people would rebel, then he couldn't rule, Maximus shows compassion, and mercy, the emperor wouldn't make a martyr out of him.Every time he survives, the crowd would get bolder. then Falco mentioned a snake that lives underwater. It would let their enemies come closer, and closer, and even let it nibble on it. So that was the plan; to just wait.



There wasn't much to talk about in these pages, all that happened was Maximus thinking about his past, his battles, misfortunes, family, and his friend Cicero, how good he was at getting info. Also the emperor and Falco talked. that's it. I thought this part was boring. I have nothing more to talk about.The end.



martyr: someone who is killed for their beliefs, or purposes.

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