Empire Eve

Keeley 2022-04-23 07:01:48

Even people who don't read history know the Roman Empire, but most of us don't know that there was a republic in Rome before the Empire. HBO's dramas are not bloody and erotic, and the prelude to the empire unfolds in such a bloody and erotic desire. What Rome edited is such a scene, from Caesar's break with Pompey to Octavian's rise to power. Two intertwined lines, one between the nobles Caesar Pompey Brutus Antony Octavian and the other between the commoners Polo and Urenas, the former one full of deceit and betrayal, the latter one full of Friendship of trust, sometimes there are differences, more is warmth.
I would also like to share some views of some of the characters.
Brutus, in the whole play, except for Polo and Urinas, who are loved by everyone, Brutus is a character I like. Among the many characters in the upper class, only he still sees some traces of faith in him. , and others who profess to be republican, feel more of an excuse for a power struggle, as evident in the tangle of his first departure from Rome. Caesar has always been his most loyal friend, and his mother is Caesar's mistress. For selfishness, he has no reason to leave, but because of his belief in the republic, he finally chose to leave. Then he was defeated and surrendered to Caesar, and he was always struggling with the planning of Caesar's assassination. It was not until the final suicide that he saw his relief.
Seville, after Brutus talk about his mother, Seville plays a very important role in the whole play, because he is Caesar's mistress and Brutus' mother, and she is also in this play. A very tragic character, in fact, objectively speaking, she is very magnanimous. Even if she was betrayed by Caesar, she sowed the seeds of revenge, but her concept of revenge is that she has the first and the debt, and will not involve others. I have been aiming at Caesar and Attia
Cicero, and I have always kept in my mind the image of a great Western philosopher. Although I have never read his works, Cicero in this play has been greatly subverted. my impression of him. I haven't read the history of Rome, and I don't know what the real Cicero looks like. As far as this show is concerned, except before being dealt with by Polo at the end, his behavior at other times is like a clown jumping beams, which is what I hate the most in this show. figure
Octavian, when he appeared in the first season, showed his wisdom beyond his age, his insight into the political situation was so wise, and he also showed a domineering aura. Even in the face of Polo who saved him, he must The noble attitude is full, although he respects Polo very much in his heart. This is his performance in the first half, and the second half is his highlight, but I was a little disappointed in the second half when the actors were changed, and I felt that the aura was not so strong.
Attia, Octavian's mother, really didn't understand how a genius like Octavian could be born to an idiot like heredity. Attia is a vicious little woman full of jealousy. She does everything she can, but she obviously lacks the foresighted mind of a noble family, and she changes her position faster than anyone else, except for a vicious heart. What has changed, this is in stark contrast to Seville, whose behavior can't even be seen by her son and daughter.
Cleopatra, I have been looking forward to the appearance of Cleopatra, to see what kind of woman a woman who fascinated Caesar and Anthony is, this actor was very disappointing (not in line with expectations), although the whole film There are no amazing beauties in the play, I think the most beautiful is Unaris's wife. However, the image of Cleopatra really deviates too far from the imagination. The European version of Chunge has no femininity at all. The first thing she reminds me is Dolores, the lead singer of Cadbury. Looking
back, I want to talk about the Republic and the Empire. I had no intention of seeing a documentary broadcast by CCTV. It was about a famous general in Western history. It talked about the war between Hannibal and Rome. As one of the four famous Western generals, Hannibal gave Rome a headache. Hannibal is the one to compete with, I didn't remember the name. It's not that his military command ability is great, but that he can use the correct strategy to suppress Hannibal. Conflict, and ultimately failed to persist. Although everyone knows that it is the correct and even the only correct strategy to suppress Hannibal, it cannot be broken, and it can be regarded as an example of the concept of republic being deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It can be said that Caesar shook the foundation of the republic, while Octavian ended the republic and opened the prelude to the empire.

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Rome quotes

  • Titus Pullo: [wakes up during the night; sees Eirene approaching]

    Titus Pullo: [smiles]

    Titus Pullo: Eirene. It's good to see you.

    [she puts a knife to his throat]

    Titus Pullo: [gasps, but doesn't fight her] Fair enough.

    Titus Pullo: [closes eyes]

    [she presses in the knife, but hesitates]

    Titus Pullo: [peeks]

    Titus Pullo: Erm... i-if-if... If you can't do it... th-that's all right too.

  • Gaius Julius Caesar: [evaluating his chances against Pompey's more numerous legions] Our men must win or die. Pompey's men have... other options.

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