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Romulus is presented in Plutarch's Lives as a strong and important figure who founded the great city of Rome. Plutarch describes him as brave and determined, even from a young age when he and his twin brother Remus were raised by a wolf. He was a natural leader, gathering people to build his city and creating laws for them. Plutarch's stories highlight Romulus's strength, ambition, and his role as the legendary founder of a powerful civilization, making him seem like a very impressive and important person in history.

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Study Guide: Romulus

Quiz

1. According to the source, how does Plutarch portray Romulus in his Lives?
2. What significant act is Romulus credited with performing?
3. How does Plutarch describe Romulus's character traits?
4. Who raised Romulus and his twin brother?
5. What role did Romulus play in establishing governance for his city?
6. Based on the text, what aspects of Romulus's life are highlighted?
7. What does the source suggest about Romulus's importance?
8. What kind of figure is Romulus presented as in the source?
9. Where is the account of Romulus found, according to the text?
10. What is one notable event from Romulus's early life mentioned in the source?

Answer Key

1. Plutarch portrays Romulus as a strong and important figure.
2. Romulus is credited with founding the great city of Rome.
3. Plutarch describes Romulus as brave and determined.
4. A wolf raised Romulus and his twin brother, Remus.
5. Romulus created laws for the people he gathered to build his city.
6. The source highlights Romulus's strength, ambition, and his role as the legendary founder of a powerful civilization.
7. The source suggests Romulus is a very impressive and important person in history.
8. Romulus is presented as a natural leader.
9. The account of Romulus is found in Plutarch's Lives.
10. Being raised by a wolf with his twin brother Remus is a notable event from Romulus's early life.

Essay Questions

1. Analyze Plutarch's depiction of Romulus in the provided excerpt. What specific details are used to convey his importance and character?
2. Discuss the significance of Romulus's role as the legendary founder of Rome based on the source material. How does this act define his historical importance?
3. Explore the character traits attributed to Romulus in the text (brave, determined, natural leader). How do these qualities contribute to his success in founding and leading a city?
4. Compare and contrast the mythical elements of Romulus's story (being raised by a wolf) with his historical actions (founding a city, creating laws) as presented in the excerpt.
5. Evaluate the overall impression of Romulus created by Plutarch's account. How does the author make Romulus "seem like a very impressive and important person in history"?

Glossary of Key Terms

• Plutarch's Lives: A series of biographies of famous men, both Greek and Roman, written by the ancient Greek biographer and essayist Plutarch.
• Romulus: In Roman mythology, the founder of Rome and its first king.
• Remus: In Roman mythology, the twin brother of Romulus.
• Founder: A person who establishes an institution, settlement, or other thing.
• Legendary: Relating to or characteristic of a legend or legends.
• Civilization: The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
• Brave: Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
• Determined: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
• Natural Leader: Someone who has the inherent ability to guide and influence others.

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