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Freedmen Tombs of Pompeii |
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by julia625 / 10.12.2005 |
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Personal Observations |
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As you researched your topic what surprised or interested you the most? |
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I found the overwhelming desire for immortality to be the most interesting aspect of my topic. It really intrigued me how the ancient Romans were so desperate to be remembered in a favorable way that they would exaggerate their tombs, even going as far as mimicking a different social group, in order to be remembered in a positive light. It also made me think, however, about the importance of immortality. Although it’s hard to imagine it at this point in my life, while researching tombs I can’t help but wonder how I will chose to be remembered when that time comes. It seems that every person in this world has so many accomplishments that to summarize who they were in a few words and pictures would be impossible. What aspects of my life were so noteworthy and important that they defined who I am? Only when I started thinking along these lines could I truly understand why the ancient Roman tombs are the way they are.
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