APA 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Fictional World Of The Hunger Games, Ludi Romani, Gladiator
9 Dec 2017
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Week 4 sport & games in the roman empire: gladiator. Stoics: emphasized a personal conduct and the attainment of personal happiness by accepting whatever life dealt to oneself and to remain optimistic. Eventually these philosophies gave way to more military based ideas about individuals within roman society. Evolution from simple agricultural athletic festivals to elaborate games financed and administered by the government. Romans grew into a nation of spectators, only few participants. Quality of life, depending on socio-economic status: the wealthy enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle with luxurious furnishings, they were surrounded by servants and slaves to cater to them. Politicians promoted games for political purposes: gain and maintain sport, deflect attention from constant warfare, poor living conditions, combat boredom and dissent, legacy. Considered a way to appease the public: bread and circuses. Chariot races took place in the circus maximus, a large oval-shaped stadium.
