Romans And Their Myths

Two boys named Romulus and Remus were sent to drown when they were babies. Instead of dying, they were saved by a she-wolf and taken care of. One day, a farmer came across them and took them in. They grew up and killed their Great Uncle Amulius, who not only was king of Alba Longa, but was the one who sent them to death. They fought over where they were going to build their city and ended up building two. They still weren't happy. Because of Remus teasing his brother about his city walls, Romulus ended up killing him and becoming king of the new city called Rome.

I believe this is a very good story to show that people are never happy until they are on top and even then they aren't happy. It's also a good story to prove that everyone, no matter who they are, are capable of betrayal and deceit. In a totally different aspect it also shows the kindness in people as well.

This shows me about civilization that we definitely, in some ways, have come a long way. Also, it shows me in other ways we're still the same. We still want to be in control and on top, but sometimes we don't take as drastic measures as we used to to be in control. There are still good natured people out there like the shepherd Faustulus, and there are still horrible people out there like the wicked king Amulius.

To Be Civil Or Not To Be Civil?

I believe that "civilized" means to be cultured and refined to better ones self. To follow what society deems proper. To be more accepted in social situations, and to advance ones awareness to their surroundings. What makes us civilized is to take in to consideration other peoples feelings and other peoples thoughts. We're taught by society what is "right" and what is "wrong". To be civilized could and is anything from spiritually minded, to culturally. For example, in our culture, it is deemed that if I should belch in public, that's uncivilized and rude, but in other cultures, it would be considered a compliment.