Gladiator Fact vs Fiction Gladiator Assignment The film

Gladiator: Fact vs Fiction

Gladiator Assignment The film Gladiator is a work of fiction and while many aspects of the story have been invented by the filmmakers, it still features real historical figures and depicts some events quite accurately, particularly gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome. • For this assignment you must: – Summarize the key plot points of the film – Describe each of the main characters (Maximus, Marcus Aurelius, Commodus) as they are depicted in the film – Comment on what you think was depicted historically accurately with these characters and what was likely exaggerated or made up – Comment on what you have discovered, believe to be true about charactersevents in the film – Carefully source all information!

Useful Sources • • • Internet Movie Database – Gladiator (2000) Roman Emperor’s Database – Commodus Roman Emperor’s Database – Marcus Aurelius David Neelin – Gladiator: The Real Story Wikipedia – Commodus Wikipedia – Marcus Aurelius

One – Two Points Three Points Four Points Five Points Organization and Summary No paragraphs, poor use of sentences, hard to follow summary. Written in paragraphs, topic sentences not always apparent, meaning still decipherable. Summary is basic Mostly well paragraphed. Some confusion or room for improvement, but does not detract from overall message. Summary is effective Well organized paragraphs. Topic sentences are clear and well supported by ideas. Solid intro and conclusion. Summary is clear and concise. Ideas Fails to discuss fact vs. fiction around characters or events. Comments on one character regarding fact/fiction. Comments on an event Comments on two characters regarding fact/fiction Comments on all three characters regarding fact/fiction Support No references quotes At least one claim is Some claims are supported with a supported with quote from the text references, quote All claims are supported with references and quotes to source material Works Cited No sources, bad format Two or less sources, At least three problems with sources used, MLA format correct Five or more sources used, referenced proper MLA format Spelling/Grammar Brutal Several errors No errors Rubric A few, minimal