To Some Ancient Romans, Gladiators Were the Embodiment of Tyranny
Briefly

Cicero characterized gladiators not as heroes but as embodiments of tyranny, using their physiques as a metaphor for the moral decay of the Roman Republic.
The films' portrayal of gladiators as symbols of strength and honor contrasts sharply with Cicero's view, where gladiators epitomized the enemies of the Republic, illuminating the corruption.
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