In the reading, the author claims that Spartacus is a rebel leader who fought against the Romans with an army of fellow escaped slaves, is one of the most famous figures in ancient Roman history. In the lecture, however, the speaker challenges with what is stated in the reading passage.
To begin with, the writer claims that Spartacus original goal in his conflict against Rome is one everyone can empathize with-he wanted to return home. However,? what's state in the listening passage rejects the fact in the reading materials. In the listening passage, Spartacus oringinal goal isn't to return home but conquer the city. They sure clear a way out, however, they don't take the opportunity.
In addtion, the writer goes on to discuss the issue that Spartacus was described as a military genius, which earned him the admiration. Obviously, this also conflicts with the point in the listening passage that he was not skilled in battles. They achieved at first because Roman didn't take it seriously that time. When Roman sents the best army, they was defeated rapidly.
Furthermore, the writer also emphasizes that Spartacus had liberated all Roman slaves, opposing to what the lecture says. The lecture states in the listening passage that he didn't free the slaves, however, the story about it is a playright that ancient europeans conducted. In 18th century, it's popular that "applause arts" ,and the spectators always wanted a hero. So Spartacus became the hero and characterized in the play.
