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4 pages in length. Michael Grant's version of Suetonius' "The Twelve Caesars" possesses many important components of social marginalization that, if not taken in their direct context, will be overlooked by the average reader. It is essential to also look beyond the author's obvious intention with regard to the story's overall meaning so as not to miss the grand but elusive subtleties. To be sure, Suetonius' writing incorporated a significant amount of blatancy while also implying considerable obscurity, a dichotomy that has served to be the cornerstone of the author's works, which have successfully stood the test of time. Without question, "The Twelve Caesars" provides a unique insight into the relationships that exist between and among various gender/cultural restrictions as they existed in ancient society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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the average reader. It is essential to also look beyond the authors obvious intention with regard to the storys overall meaning so as not to miss the grand but
elusive subtleties. To be sure, Suetonius writing incorporated a significant amount of blatancy while also implying considerable obscurity, a dichotomy that has served to be the cornerstone of the
authors works, which have successfully stood the test of time. Without question, The Twelve Caesars provides a unique insight into the relationships that exist between and among various gender/cultural
restrictions as they existed in ancient society. "So there is nothing new about biographies [like The Twelve Caesars] that portray the bad or disreputable along with the good.
Outrageous conduct might incur punishment somewhere down the line, but that was an important part of the story. Men could lead mighty armies, forge tribes into nations and still
behave like swine..."(Gray 73). Analyzing the plight of the poor masses, women and other marginalized groups in Roman society within the literary boundaries
of Michael Grants version of Suetonius The Twelve Caesars requires one to consider the concepts of patriarchy and elitism. Throughout history, patriarchy has been responsible for designing womens role
in Roman society; many of these devices used in earlier centuries were related to religion. Certain scripture regularly challenged women to disprove that they were inferior-to not agree was
heresy. When religion did not work alone, scientific theory was included as a factor in the equation that supported the ideal that women are inferior. Based upon a
conviction of inferiority, Suetonius implies that male authorities were then able to design lifestyles for women, including approved activities, mannerism, education, sexuality and religious pursuits. "Though not a senator
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