Motivation In The Movie Gladiator

Movie Paper: Gladiator
Joseph Gallo
3/28/15
REL: 110
Rev. Philip Hillenbrand

Gladiators were combatants equipped for arena battles. These battles were against other soldiers, conquered enemies, slaves, and criminals. Even wild beasts were added to be part of the bloody spectacle. Gladiators were a source of entertainment for Roman crowds, politicians and nobility at the Coliseum. It was the Roman equivalent to a Packer game at Lambeau field. A few gladiators were volunteers, but most were detested as slaves. Regardless of where they came from, gladiators allowed spectators to see an example of Rome 's military principles and, how to die an honorable death. The origin of gladiator combat is unclear, evidence supports that it became an important attribute of politics

He wants to be a husband to his wife, and a father to his son. He is a decorated warrior who has risen through the ranks to become Rome’s greatest general. His fellow officers regard him as triumphant in battle and courageous. He symbolizes the values of valor and honor that were key to developing a great Roman officer. His compelling sense of motivation in the beginning of the film is his yearning to go home to his wife and son. He has been a decorated soldier, all he wants now is to retire from the army, depart from the Germanic territories, and go home to live in peace. This Christian theme states that there is a time and a place for everyone, and everything. There is a time for war, a time for peace. There is a time for love, and a time for sorrow. Ecclesiastes 3:8 states, “7A time to tear apart and a time to sew together; A time to be silent and a time to speak. 8A time to love and a time to hate; A time for war and a time for peace.” Maximus understands that the time for war has come and gone, now he must no longer be an officer of the military. He must be an officer for his