The Resolution
As
Clodia and her brothers returned home from the circus, Clodia has never felt
more adrenaline and excitement in her life.
Their Father Lucius has not yet returned home, so the Clodia and her
brothers prepared themselves for bed. As Clodia was lying down, she was
reminiscing about all the activity she saw at the circus. She thought about not
only the glorious animal shows and gladiators, she was remembering the people
that filled the Circus Maximus, she thought about their freedom. Her thoughts were quickly interrupted by her
father, barging into their home. Lucius seemed very frantic and panicked. Clodia
did not notify her father that she was still awake, but pretended to be asleep.
Clodia knew something was wrong, but her night went so well she did not want
anything to ruin it.
The
next morning, Clodia woke up and was preparing to begin her daily chores, until
she noticed her master has finally left Rome. His home was empty, which only meant
that Clodia and her family were finally free people. Clodia then runs as fast
as she can back to her hut to confirm the news with her father and develop a
plan on what will happen next for them. When Clodia gets to her father, Lucius is
sitting down with a very sadden look on his face. Clodia knew something was
wrong, and she had a good idea of what it was.
Lucius
explained to Clodia that the master has left Rome, and has granted them their
freedom. However, because Lucius did not have very much to support his family,
he made the very hard decision to sell back Clodia into slavery. Clodia’s wall came crashing down when she
heard what her father has done to her. Clodia decided not to take what her
father has done to her and to take her life into her own hands. Clodia
explained to her father that she will not go back into slavery. Lucius
distraught about his decision listened to his only daughter. Although
arrangements already made for Clodia to have a new master, Clodia explained to
Lucius that she is to leave Rome and begin a new free life. Lucius did not
argue with his daughter, he only packed his things and followed her.
