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What type of seating arrangement is described for the spectators at the games?
What type of seating arrangement is described for the spectators at the games?
What does the wooden sword signify for the victorious gladiator?
What does the wooden sword signify for the victorious gladiator?
How does the narrator initially feel about the location of their seating at the games?
How does the narrator initially feel about the location of their seating at the games?
What type of gladiators are mentioned in the first match described?
What type of gladiators are mentioned in the first match described?
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What aspect of the games contributes to the narrator's shame at the end of the spectacle?
What aspect of the games contributes to the narrator's shame at the end of the spectacle?
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What was the surprise that the master revealed after the games?
What was the surprise that the master revealed after the games?
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What did the narrator's mistress say to comfort her during the fight's climax?
What did the narrator's mistress say to comfort her during the fight's climax?
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What was the emotional state of the narrator as they left the amphitheater?
What was the emotional state of the narrator as they left the amphitheater?
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Study Notes
Day II of the Month of September
- Author attended gladiatorial games (munera)
- Games were real battles between slaves (gladiators)
- Gladiators used razor-sharp weapons
- Games were a gift from the emperor
- Part of the celebration of the Dacian triumph
- Games took place in a large, open oval arena
- Seating had tiers, front rows reserved for senators
- Highest tier for women and slaves
- Author's mistress gave her a wooden token for a seat
Gladiatorial Games - Specific Match
- First match was between a net-man and a pursuer
- Pursuer fought bravely, but grew exhausted
- Net-man cornered pursuer and waited for signal
- Emperor spared the defeated man and rewarded the winner
- Reward was a wooden sword
- Significance of the reward: freedom for the defeated gladiator
Spectacle Observations
- Author initially disappointed with distance
- Glad/Releived about their seats
- Unable to smell blood or see the fear on gladiator faces
- Mistress pointed out the crowd's importance to emperor
- Emperor would listen to the crowd
Second Page - Additional Observations
- Author enjoyed the spectacle after the initial match
- Crowd's roaring sound created a sense of energy/swept along
- Author felt ashamed after the games
- Met master; master led them to a basement below the arena
- Observed lions, tigers, and leopards in their cages
- Beasts were terrified of gladiators; a contrast of excitement with sadness/deep thought.
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Explore the thrilling world of gladiatorial games as described by an eyewitness. This quiz delves into the details of the arena, the matches, and the social implications of these brutal spectacles. Test your knowledge on the historical context and significance of the games and their participants.
