Sextus Tarquinius

Legendary Foundation of Rome Republic vs. Historical Realities and Women. I will attempt to compare the legendary foundation of the republic of Rome described by Livy in a document called The Rape of Lucretia with the historical realities described in The History of Western Societies, a text book. I will also look at the structure of the Roman family and views on women. I will show that the description by Livy and the realities of Rome are very close and my hope is that you will be able to…

Rome should be and that democracy must prevail. As stated before, The Rape of Lucretia is a foundational myth, therefore it is not an actual recollection of true events. This folklore is the story of how Lucretia, a housewife, was raped by Sextus Tarquinius, prince of Rome. It is very important to note their relationship statuses and position in society in order to…

soiled, and that her honor was taken (58). It is apparent that women did not have much control over their sexual desires. A women’s reputation would be ruined if she was caught sleeping with a man other than her husband. This is represented when Sextus Tarquinius threatened Lucrecia by saying if she did not sleep with him, then he would kill her and lay a nude servant next to her to make her seem dishonorable (58). A large amount of this text is still reflected in today’s society. Today, women…

“Give me liberty, or give me death” is one of the most infamous quotes of the modern age. Reiterated throughout the British colonies in the western hemisphere around the time of the American revolution. Patrick Henry is the one who sparked this idea in the American revolution. However, he found this concept almost directly in the British play, Cato that was written by Joseph Addison in 1713. At the end of Act II, scene 4, Cato declared “It is not now a time to talk of aught but chains or…

Olivia Young Semester 1 PBA Ms. Mullervy Period F 1 December 2016 The Formation of the Early Roman Republic Before the Roman Republic was formed, Rome was a traditional monarchy under the rule of an Etruscan king named Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, also known as “Tarquin the Proud” (Heaton). He ruled the kingdom strongly, but was disliked by the Roman people for two main reasons. First, the ruler of Rome had always consulted with the members of the Senate, who were elected by the Romans. King…

and values in Rome. The story of Lucretia, takes place at a pivotal time in early Roman history. Rome at this time had lived through seven kings, and was living under the rule of what be their last. The narrative begins with a debate between Sextus Tarquinius, the son of the king, and Collatinus over who had the better wife. In order to settle the dispute they decide to drop in on both of their wives. When they arrive at Collantinus’s home…

Roman ideas about woman within the family were on the verge of changing, yet not completely equal to men, in the third century with the religion of Christianity coming into affect and changing the cultural and social ideas within the Roman Empire. Christianity started as a small group which eventually led to the official religion of the Roman Empire. Christianity had some radical ideas that changed the dynamic of a woman within the home, but yet it still held a hierarchical system of beliefs…

Horatia was built on the spot where she was slain. Horatia is a mother of Rome as her death reinforced that Roman women must give their loyalty to Rome above all others. Lucretia, winner of the contest of womanly virtue, caused Sextus Tarquinius to lust for her. Sextus Tarquinius was the youngest son of the last king of Rome. His rape of Lucretia, who committed suicide in front of her father, husband, and Brutus, started a war against the king and his family. From this war the Roman Republic…

the wife of a Roman nobleman. Lucretia was raped by Sextus Tarquinius, who was the son of the ruling tyrant at that time (MIA placard). Sextus threatened to kill her and once she resisted he threatened then to not only kill her but also her male slave. He continued to tell her that he would make it seem as though Lucretia and her male slave had committed adultery by laying their naked bodies in close proximity. Even though she gave into Sextus’ threats which were against her virtues, she…

several noblemen, including Tarquin’s son Sextus Tarquinius, had a contest to determine whose wife was best; Collatinus’ wife Lucretia was declared the most chaste and virtuous (Livy 1.57). This inspired Sextus’ lust for her, and he later raped Lucretia, who only relented to him when he threatened to make it seem as if she had committed adultery with a slave (Livy 1.58). Livy describes this as a “conquest of the woman's honour,” (Livy 1.58), which implies Sextus’ lust was an act of tyranny, like…