Tension Among Roman Soldiers Over Vestal Virgins
Roman soldier: [[w:Hannibal|Hannibal; [w:Jupiter (god)|Jove; [Sappho]
And now, Citizens of Rome. The terror of civilization, Maria Domus Alba. As heavy as ] and leader of the Vestal Virgins. Oh, by ], she's in the arms of ].
Another Roman soldier: [[Sappho]
Sappho's got her by the tits. Roll her over, ]!
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Discussion of Messalina's Position
Roman soldier: [[w:Boadicea|Boadicea]
This is ].
Another Roman soldier:
She is on top of Messalina.
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Dance as an Expression of Faith
Justin:
You are marvelous and dance like a god.
Sebastian:
Not like a god, Justin, but for God.
Justin:
Severus understands your dance?
Sebastian:
Yes, he understands.
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Conflict of Beliefs and Choices
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Admiring Beauty in Conversation
Sebastian:
His eyes are so beautiful. He has sky-blue eyes.
Justin:
What is this? What are you talking about?
Sebastian:
His hair is like the sun's rays.
Justin:
Sebastian...
Sebastian:
His body is golden like molten gold. This hand of his... will smooth away these wounds. Justin, he is as beautiful as the sun. This sun which caresses me... is his burning desire. He is Phoebus Apollo. The sun... is his... burning kiss.
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Divine Beauty in Anger and Love
Sebastian:
His beauty is enhanced by his anger. It is his anger which is divine. His punishments are like Christ's promise. He takes me in his arm and caresses my bleeding body. I want to be with him. I love him.
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Maximus on Preferences in Relationships
Maximus:
I don't know why you fancy boys so much, Anthony. You're worse than a Greek. They're okay for a quick one. But I can't wait for Rome and a real woman.
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Maximus Warns of an Approaching Threat
Maximus: [[w:Valeria Messalina|Messalina]
Here comes ]. Girls, tend your fires. Or she'll be in by the back door.
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Confrontation and Violence in Sebastiane
Maximus: [[w:Vestal Virgin|Vestal Virgins; [w:Sabine|Sabine]
Roll up, roll up! The ] versus the ] women. A glorious rape in colour.
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