Extra learning Flashcards
1
Q
Cleo in films, describe them (hint 3 years)
A
1913 - Disruptive sexuality/erotic nature - reflect women in the workforce, protest for right to vote
1934 - More relaxed/cheery - reflects conservative elements due to moralisation in US
1963 - Glamour/statement ship - reflects political leaders on the world stage.
2
Q
What’s the view of Cleo in the 90’s (hint girl power)
A
- Changing attitudes - 3rd wave feminism
- Sexuality seen as a legit tool to rule
- Icon of female empowerment
- Complete opposite to Romans
- Figure updating in line with cultural habits/beliefs.
3
Q
How does Cleo in films reflect ethnicity?
A
- Multiculturalism + cultural diversity more evident in society.
- Probably shouldn’t be played by an Anglo - American actress
- Afrocentrism, white rule by black slaves no longer depiction of colonial rule nor was it accepted.
- No one knows true skin colour due to missing heritage lines
- black actress = visual representation of solidarity to undermined culture + embraces their heritage.
4
Q
In Our Time podcast key points, what are they?
A
- Rome always had involvement in Egyptian politics
- Cleo born into a bankrupt Egypt
- 1st Ptolemy to learn Egyptian
- Ptolemy dynasty put value in Greek education, mix of culture + Egyptian theocracy.
- Brother sister ruler Egyptian concept lead to conflict
5
Q
When the Nile didn’t flood what did she do?
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- Tried to supply food
- Correct taxes/ no corruption
6
Q
Cleo and M.A in Tarus, key points?
A
- Arrived on extravagant throne/boat
- MA got on the boat + starts Rome’s vision he is over ruled by her.
- MA wants a political alliance to gain Egypt’s alliance
7
Q
Cleo’s suicide, key points?
A
- On her own terms
- Didn’t want to be humiliated by Roman triumph
- Condemned by Rome her bravery in death
- ‘Fitting for a princess’
- Rome no longer worried about her presence- celebrated with a figure of her dead body
- Noble death
- Didn’t have ‘women’s feat of the sword’
