Rome 2.04 Testudo et Lepus

[baleanoptera]

So Rome - it keeps breaking my heart, and I keep loving that it does so. Ours is a special relationship. ;D

But a question people - What was the meaning behind the episode title? I don’t understand it - but that might be because I’m a little dense.

I know it’s also the title of an Aesops fable,

Comments

[alexandral]

With "The Tortoise and the Hare" I think it was all about Servillia and Atia, the way Atia thought she has an advantage but she really didn't. Actually she did have an advantage, but she totally wasted it. But on the other hand, I am not into Atia/Servillia story in this episode. :D

I like the other explanation better - in the slave camp Vorenus wanted to kill everyone, but steadiness of Pullo helped them find the children quickly. I really think the meaning was about Atia and Servillia, though. :D

And I loved the fireside talk, and how it’s clear that he is holding a lot of stuff back

I also thought this was probably the first time he mentioned his past to anyone. ** sniff **

[baleanoptera]

But this scene is special and significant, because Pullo is not drunk or delirious from thirst and hunger - he is CHOOSING to reveal something

I also found it quite interesting that he talked with his back to Vorenus. As if he didn't want to make eye contact. Hmm..I need to re-watch that scene after work.

[baleanoptera]

I like the Pullo and Vorenus explanation too. Servillia and Atia werejust stupid and disgusting in this episode.

And I loved how it wasn't just the steadfastness but also the thinking done by Pullo that helped them find the children.

Now I only hope that Vorneus can repair his relationship with the children. I can understand if they are less than warm to him right now.