Themes
I want you to become the protector of Rome after I die. I will empower you to one end alone; to give power back to the people of Rome and end the corruption it has crippled. Would you accept this great honor that I have offered?
— Emperor · Gladiator
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The emperor offers future authority for the stated purpose of restoring power to the people and ending corruption. The question asks for acceptance without supplying the listener’s answer or validating the history.
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