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The
reading passage discuss that there are some proofs that a collection of
artifacts is a statue of Julisus Caesar for the main idea of the reading
passage; however, the listening part oppose this idea by providing a few
opposing points.
To begin
with, there are certain features corresponding related to Caesar’s appearance
from a variety of sources. These features include deep wrinkles running along
the side of mouth. It also has a receding hairline. The French government was
able to confirm the identity of the sculpture’s subject almost immediately. In
contrast, the listening announcement contends its idea by mentioning that there
is no reason to guess that the bust resembles Caesar. The receding hairline was
undistinguishing characteristics.
Furthermore,
this collection of artifacts seemed to have a close connection to Caesar. It
was discovered near Arles where someone established a Roman colony populated by
soldiers. Statue was likely to be commissioned in his honor to celebrate the
founding of the colony. However, the professor rebuts this claim by stating
that there is no special relationship with Caesar. Statue was probably to
commemorate this event would maybe depict Nero rather that Caesar.
Last,
the material used to create the status is a clue which refers to depiction of
Caesar. The cost of the material needed for creating this kind of a collection
of artifacts was too expensive even for the monarch to buy. Conversely,
expensive material does not mean that it was portraying Caesar. A wealthy individual
would be willing to pay the price for such a desirable type of stone.
In
conclusion, while the text maintains that these are three evidences proving
that a collection of artifacts is a statue of Julius Caesar, the lecture
challenges these points by offering a few counterexamples.
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