Maximus Decimus Meridius

contains the need for revenge; just like the many European literatures before its time. It also follows Aristotle’s guidelines of tragedy. The protagonist, Maximus, suffers from a thirst of revenge for the murderer of his family. As the audience watches this film they are taken through a roller coaster of emotion such as, sympathy for Maximus and fear for his defeat. In the film Gladiator, written by Ridley Scott, follows Aristotle’s guide to tragedy by depicting the protagonist's fatal flaw of vengefulness

this but in this film, there are some parts that are historically accurate. The movie “Gladiator” is an epic historical drama film that takes place in Ancient Rome, where a General by the name of Maximus Decimus Meridius was declared successor to the ill Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The Emperor wanted Maximus to restore Rome to a republic. However, the Emperor’s son, Commodus was not happy with his father’s decision

face of failure, and guards against arrogance in the face of success. In the movie Gladiator we see this tactic from Maximus Decimus Meridius who shows stoic qualities demonstrated by prominent followers of the Ancient Greek principle. Although he is a Roman citizen and should not, under the Roman laws, be a slave, Maximus does not complain, and quietly does as he is ordered. Maximus is strong enough

leader. In the Gladiator movie, Maximus Decimus Meridius exhibits Traits approach to leadership in different ways that enables him to topple Commodus and accomplish the main goal of giving power back to the senate. Some of the instances that expose Maximus Decimus Meridius trait approach to leadership include; Achievement driven- throughout the movie, Maximus Decimus Meridius has been portrayed has an achievement driven leader. At the beginning of the movies, Maximus leads the roman army against the

protagonist “Maximus Decimus Meridius” create an atmosphere of anxiousness, sadness, and confusion. In the film Gladiator (Scott, 2000), there are several scenes that allow the audience to see why is this movie considered a melodrama. The first time that the audience sees a complex scene with elevated dialogues and mixed emotions is when Commodus murders his father the Cesar after knowing that he would not be the successor to govern the nation. Within seconds, there is a twist to the plot and Maximus the

with Germania. With General Maximus Decimus Meridius as Rome’s leading force they quickly wipe out the enemy. After the battle Emperor Marcus Aurelius calls Maximus to speak to him in private. Emperor Marcus tells Maximus that his son, Commodus, is unfit to rule and will appoint Maximus as regent to help save Rome from corruption. Soon later Commodus is told this by his father, Emperor Marcus, and in a murderous fit Commodus kills him. Commodus lies to his sister and Maximus saying the former Emperor

the fall and rise of the great Roman General, Maximus Decimus Meridius. The Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, tells Maximus that he wishes that he become his successor, instead of his son, Commodus. Angry, Commodus, murders his own father, thus becoming the emperor, and sentences Maximus and his family to death. He escapes, but the Emperor’s men murder his family and burn his home. Slave traders, then capture him, and sell him into slavery. Maximus swears revenge, and must fight for his murdered

have watched the movie Gladiator, you have probably heard the famous speech delivered by Maximus Decimus before the start of the opening battle. General Maximus Decimus Meridius is Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ most trusted general of the Roman Empire. As introduced in the beginning of the speech, Maximus isn’t just a general, but a farmer too. That shows pathos because even though he has a more prominent title, Maximus is still just like all of the other soldiers in the army. The speech is given in 180

fall and rise of the great Roman General, Maximus Decimus Meridius. The Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, tells Maximus that he wishes that he ( ) the emperor after his death, instead of his son, Commodus. Angry, Commodus, murders his own father, thus becoming the emperor, and sentences Maximus and his family to death. Maximus escapes, but the Emperor’s men murder his family and burn his home. Slave traders, capture Maximus, and sell him into slavery. Maximus must rise to the top once more, and enact

Nerva–Antonine dynasty. The film is directed by Ridley Scott and features big name actors such as Russel Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and the late Richard Harris. In brief the story of Gladiator centers Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russel Crowe), a betrayed Roman General who is forced into becoming a gladiator. Maximus fights his way from a lowly arena on the outskirts of the empire, to the Colosseum at Rome with the goal of killing the emperor Commodus, avenging the murder of his family. In terms of their social