Ode to "The Gladiator":
One demented emperor
A writing exercise based on Dreamwork's "The
Gladiator"
Why does the public hate me so?
I have given them the spectacle of spectacle -- the gladiator arena have
reopened. Rome has its traditions.
Yet, They cheer for this gladiator. This common ... scum. Why does the
crowd cheer him so?
Even my sister refuses me. She goes behind my back to help her former
lover. The...
I know why. I remember watching it when I came upon the battle in Germania.
The troops shouts and cheered for this man as if he was a god. Maximus, Maximus ..... Maximus. Argh!!
I will have my revenge! He has ruined my plans. The people are turning
against me ...my very own sister turns against me.
I am the rightful ruler of the civilized world. Maximus is mine.
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