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A supporting role in “The 300 Spartans” is Demaratus. He was once a king of Sparta, but eventually he became a traitor and helped fight against his own men at the Battle of Thermopylae. In “The 300 Spartans” he is often seen beside the Persian king, Xerxes, telling him about Spartan culture and bravery. In the movie he says that Persia should not underestimate Spartans. Even with their small numbers he says that they are great fighters who are courageous until the end. The information that the movie

rapidly between the messenger and Leonidas. It is never shown in the perspective of the messenger but almost as if someone was behind him. However, it does show Leonidas’s point of view many times in the conversation. With each shot

war. The Spartan King Leonidas led 300 Spartan warriors in a fight to block the Persian Army from passing into Greece through a two meter wide pass through the mountains of Thermopylae. The Persian army that vastly outnumbered the Spartans was beat back for two days and during those defeats they suffered heavy losses that outweighed the Spartans 20 to 1. All was lost on the third day after a traitor revealed to the Persian King Xexres that

Leonidas I king of Sparta Greek was a very corrupt place at the time of Leonidas this was because they needed resources and land. These problems made other states get ready to attack or defend most states were waiting for invasions so they had more time to prepare before attacking, After this conflict most states hated each other. Leonidas was born 540 BC and died on 11 August in 480 BC. My hypothesis is that I predict that I will learn why Leonidas was chosen to be king of Sparta and commander of

The Persian War was fought by the Greeks and the Persians, and if the Greeks lost, we would not have democracy, science, or education. The war was started when the Greeks helped rebels in a city state near Persia burn a Persian city. The Greeks used strategy and their surroundings to their advantage to win the Persian War. The Persian War had three main battles: Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis The first Battle of the Persian War was the Battle of Marathon. The Persian king Xerxes led 100,000

scene where the Persian main messenger talks with King Leonidas about what Persian King Xerxes acquires from the King of Sparta. A) B) C) The Addition to this scene is the two characters of Queen Gorgo and Politician Theron (picture B and C). Queen Gorgo is present throughout the movie unlike in the graphic novel, she is present in one chapter; her addition to the movie is to establish the relationship between her and King Leonidas and is portrayed as a strong character. This is essential

deformed, as being corrupt and again applies the stereotype that disabled people are somewhat evil. The final detail that Zack Snyder uses to distinguish Xerxes and the Persians from the Spartans, is in the accent that he chose for the main characters. Leonidas, the leader of the Spartans, is given a British accent, and in contrast Xerxes is given a deep American type of accent. This cinematic choice was selected to fill in the rest of the picture. Majority of people associate British accent to the smarter

The movie 300 centers around Leonidas king of Sparta, who fought and died in the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army (“Frank”). The movie had many inaccuracy and accuracy from the written history about the battle, portrayed by the director. From the costumes, warriors, children, and people to the events that took place. 300 was directed as an action pact thriller that exaggerated the facts instead of sticking to historical accuracy. The battle of Thermopylae against the Persians did

depicts Leonidas and his men in the final moments before battle. At the center and focus of the painting, David has placed Leonidas sitting on a rock. He seems to be thinking about the fate of himself and his men. While Leonidas is looking stoically at the viewer, flurries of activity are occurring around him. To Leonidas’s right, sentinel trumpeters sound the call to arms increasing the sense of the movement. Seated at his feet is his wife’s brother Agis, awaiting orders. Behind Leonidas, are

Leonidas As a king, Leonidas was a military leader as well as a political one. Like all male Spartan citizens Leonidas had been trained mentally and physically since childhood in preparation to become a hoplite warrior. Q1: Leonidas’ son Pleistarchus became king on his father’s death but due to his young age Pausanius acted as regent. The Greeks, within a year, gained revenge for Thermopylae with victories at Salamis and Plataea; the latter even led by Pausanius, nephew of Leonidas. Xerxes' invasion