All three also share an undisciplined mentality, leading to their downfalls.
This was a way of showing how perfect the rulers were to those below them.
During the scenes in the arena, their paleness is especially noticeable.
Their pale complexions always allow them to outshine anyone in whatever space they are in.
While their power plays one part in their complexion, another factor exists.
The sheltered nature of the Emperors could be for a variety of reasons.
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Their sheltered nature allows Marcrinus (Washington) to assume control of the throne with both brothers dead.
In the end, they were wholly unprepared for the world.
Was Emperor Caracalla Sick In Gladiator 2?
Gladiator 2 is the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s award-winning film Gladiator from 2000. Scott returns to direct the sequel, with Paul Mescal staring as Lucius, alongside Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn as the villain Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 had been stuck in development hell for years before a script written by David Scarpa finally moved forward.
Before he died,Geta indicated to Marcinus that the reason for his brother’s behavior was syphilis.
Historically speaking, it is unknown if syphilis was around during the time of Ancient Rome.
Another explanation could be lead poisoning, which is believed to have been common in Ancient Rome.
