In this scene, and many of the final ones in the movie Gladiator, the costumes play a very important role in the shots. The main antagonist of the film is presented in an all white ensemble, juxtaposing his actions from his appearance. White is a sign of good, as Commodus wishes to present himself in his battle against Maximus. Commodus's opponent has been dressed in all black, because he wishes to dismantle his reputation to the common people before killing him. The lighting upon Commodus's figure reveals his true identity as well, as his eyes are very dark and shadowed as he has shown worsening traits throughout the progression films; in fact, most of his figure is shadowed, despite his all white appearance. The parts of his body highlighted are where he is weakest and the hero, Maximus, will deliver the blows of death in these areas.
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