Write a paper (1,000–1,300 words) with an introduction that contains a thesis statement, an argument, a conclusion, and a list of works cited based on evidence from the movie Cleopatra, contextualized within the information on Ancient and Hellenistic Egypt, as well as the Late Roman Republic provided by McKay, Goldsworthy, and the lecture on March 28, 2018. The thesis statement of your paper will serve as the answer to the question below, followed by an argument that explains how your thesis statement answers the question.

Question:
The movie Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor, was released in 1963 and is still to this today considered the ultimate portrayal of Cleopatra on film. Based on what you have learned about Hellenistic Egypt, the Late Republic of Rome, and Cleopatra as a person, is the movie Cleopatra historically accurate?

Sources:

• Primary source:
  • Cleopatra (1963). (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

• Secondary sources:
  • McKay, John et.al,. A History of Western Society, vol. 1 Concise Edition 12th (Bedford/St. Martin’s), Chapter 1, focus on the sub-chapter “The Egyptians;” Chapter 4, focus on the entire chapter; Chapter 5, focus on the entire chapter; and Chapter 6, focus on the sub-chapter "Augustus' Reign."
  • Adrian Goldsworthy, "Introduction."
  • Your own lecture notes from March 28, 2018.

Passing Grade:
For a passing grade your paper needs to answer the question in this prompt, be written in your own words and consist of an introduction with a thesis statement, an argument, a conclusion, and a list of works cited. It needs to contain accurately included quotes immediately followed by accurate citations as well as summaries of the information found in the primary and secondary sources, also followed by citations.

Citations:
When we write papers in history, we use Chicago Manual of Style Notes and Bibliography. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. When you summarize scenes from the movie or quote from the dialogue, in your footnote you will cite the movie as follows: Cleopatra (1963), 1:00:43 – 1:01:59. In other words, the citation to the movie needs to contain the movie title, the year of release, and a time stamp.

Give a clear description of how Cleopatra is portrayed in the movie from physical features outfits and description of her the set in the movie and supporting it with evidence