The story could not happen in other city or time. Rome is a very important element of the movie, Gladiator. That is, unique culture of ancient Rome makes structure in story.
Most of the important events in this movie start from the Roman Emperor’s action. He destroy the protagonist’s everything contains family, house, home town, etc. Why did the Roman Emperor destory the protagonist’s everything?
The Roman Emperor had an ambition of conquest. Even people suffered from famine. The Emperor didn't give up the ambition of forceful occupation and then approval rating of The Emperor went bad. At that time, protagonist, Gladiator, won every battle in wars. Protagonist got more support and fame than Emperor. Gladiator became hero all over the nation. Emperor started to jealous him. What was worse Emperor wanted to get Gladiator’s wife but failed because of her constancy. Eventually, Emperor killed Gladiator’s wife and son, destroyed everything of him.
Another main point in this movie is revenge of Gladiator’s wife. How can Gladiator’s wife counteract through the Emperor’s action?
The time and region background of this movie ‘Ancient Rome’ can explain about this. Ancient Rome had unique culture of fightings in public stardium. Although main character killed the Roman Emperor in the stadium while fighting. And it was legal.
‘Gladiator’ could not be set in except for ancient Rome. Rome in this movie means not only place but also structure of story.
What do you think which os the representative culture in this time and area?
I watched Gladiator ! Definitely, Rome is the best city to show us gladiator's overall life! ;)
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