Perspective of the upper class
The upper class of the Roman Empire was also know as the Patricians. This was a political group. This group consisted of all men who served in the Senate, and their families. Men of the Senate wore special tunics with broad stripes. To be part of the Senate, one must prove to have property worth at least 1,000,000 sesterces (a form of currency). Another branch of the upper class is the Equestrian class. The bias for this class was economic. To be part of this class, one, must prove to have at least 400,000 sesterces.
The people of this class might look at this announcement, and not give it that much thought. Unless they were competitive, and enjoyed chariot racing, they probably wouldn't register to compete. After all, they don't need the money and prizes. The people of this class would probably only go to this event to watch the races, and make bets with fellow citizens.
The people of this class might look at this announcement, and not give it that much thought. Unless they were competitive, and enjoyed chariot racing, they probably wouldn't register to compete. After all, they don't need the money and prizes. The people of this class would probably only go to this event to watch the races, and make bets with fellow citizens.
PERSPECTIVE OF THE lower CLASS
The lower class, also know as the Plebeians, consisted of all freeborn Roman citizens, freeborn people born in Roman territory, and people who had bought themselves out of slavery. The former slaves though, had some restrictions, o they weren't fully free. For example, they could not hold office anywhere in Roman territory. They also owed some duty to their masters, now patrons. The children though, would become full Roman citizens.
The people of this class might look at this announcement with excitement. Since most of these people were poor, they would maybe enter for the money. They would enter for the chance to win extra food and money to support their families.
The people of this class might look at this announcement with excitement. Since most of these people were poor, they would maybe enter for the money. They would enter for the chance to win extra food and money to support their families.
PERSPECTIVE OF THE slaves
This was not an official class in Rome. The people in this group were people who were born into slavery, sold into slavery, or prisoners of war. These people were lawfully property of their owners, but some slaves, may have been able to own their savings. The Roman slavery was not racially based. Slaves who had run away were sometimes made to wear metal collars with inscriptions such as, “I have run away. Capture me. When you have returned me to my master, you will be rewarded”
The people of this group would not be affected at all by his announcement. They might be forced to help for the tournament, otherwise, they had no affiliation.
The people of this group would not be affected at all by his announcement. They might be forced to help for the tournament, otherwise, they had no affiliation.
Citation
- McManus, B. F. (2009, Jan). Social Classes in the Late Republic. Retrieved Dec 16, 2012, from http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/socialclass.html