George Mason High School Crisis Gender and Authority in Rome Essay

Directions:

This term paper examines the issues of crisis, gender, and authority in Rome. Follow the guidelines exactly as stated.

  • Introduction. Include this statement as your thesis: “This paper will examine the issues of crisis, gender, and authority in Rome.” YOU MUST HAVE THIS THESIS STATEMENT IN YOUR PAPER EXACTLY AS WRITTEN.
  • Transition to and begin your essay with an analysis of Roman women demonstrating against the Oppian Law. Why did Cato object to repealing the Oppian law? How did Valerius counter Cato’s assertions? What do both reveal about contemporary attitudes toward women? (Selection 5.3).
  • Transition to your next topic on factionalism. According to Plutarch, what specific factors prompted Tiberius to take action in the people’s favor? How does he characterize his opponents, and why? What values did Tiberius embody? (Selection 5.5)
  • Transition to your next topic on authority. What does Caesar’s portrait of Vercingetorix suggest about Roman attitudes to non-Romans? Why does Caesar write in the 3rd person (he) instead of the first person (I)? How did Caesar intend to shape his public image and why?
  • Conclusion. Summarize and restate your points about gender, factionalism, and authority.

Guidelines:

Your paper must be 1000 words, plus or minus 100 words. Put a word count on the first page. Double-space, 12 point font, stapled. Do not pad the word count with repetitive phrases. Remember direct quotes do not count toward the word count. Since this is a short paper, you should not be quoting excessively. Any citations should simply be in parentheses: (Lualdi, p. 50).

  • Avoid all informal words, contractions, and the use of the pronouns “I,” “you,” “we.”
  • Avoid all slang, and use of the word “basically” or “etc.”
  • Avoid making references to modern times. Your paper must be historically based and demonstrate your knowledge of ancient society.
  • Write-out all numbers (except for dates).
  • Spelling, punctuation, and grammar will all be counted against you.
  • No outside reading is allowed for this paper. Do not reference the internet or copy from your textbook. Do not reference class lectures.
  • The most important aspect is the flow of the paper. Make sure it is not choppy and everything ties in to your thesis. TRANSTITION FROM TOPIC TO TOPIC.
  • STAPLE YOUR PAPER.
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