Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

What was the role of “family values” in the Roman assessment of Cleopatra? In the eyes of her Roman critics, what vices was Cleopatra made to embody? What Roman virtues was she accused of undermining?

You may find it helpful to review the section “Roman Expansion and Its Repercussions” in Chapter 6 of your textbook before you begin.