Essay Assignment for Document Project 8: Theodora of Constantinople: The Demonization of an Empress

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

Create an account of a previously “secret” episode in the life of Theodora, written from Procopius’s perspective. Your imaginary event can take place at any point in her life, but should highlight the issues and themes that most concerned Procopius.

You may find it helpful to review the section “The Byzantine Empire” in Chapter 8 of your textbook before you begin.