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I mostly agree with you but love Gladiator and so am highly offended. 😁 kidding.

But I do think that there’s something to be said for the main character not playing to the crowds until it was to bring justice, and also cleverly showing how unjust the crowds were (“Are you not entertained?!). The depiction of bravery and humility is still a good one, I think.

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“If they are wrong they need your prayers all the more; and if they are your enemies then you are under orders to pray for them.” - CS Lewis

The strident tone of this post has a kind of counter-revenge feeling to it…

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Yes, to all of this. Yes, and thank you.

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Jul 17Liked by Chris Yokel

Excellent.

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Jul 17Liked by Chris Yokel

Really fantastic points. Thank you for this.

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I love your final line. Also. I resonate with all of the above.

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