CLST 305 Lecture 21: CLST 305 Week 11-1.pdf
23 May 2015
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Seen as enemies of the republic in the end. Different from the hellenistic model signs of age and other unpleasant features. Hellenistic kings supposed to be always strong and fighting, never weak, never ugly, etc: romans have an issue with that age means experience in. A life of service and duty where you have been a good. Roman to rise through the ranks: having the family look is important because it shows legitimacy. Not supposed to smile or take things lightly. Dignitas: worthiness, dignity in style, status and esteem within society and the family. The way someone with grauitas behaves being an esteemed member of the community. Pietas: cheerful devotion to the gods, the family, especially the father, the state. For cicero old age is a component of being a good citizen thus worthy of a book: what a good citizen should do, the ethics of a good roman, etc.
