PURPOSE

In Chapter 18 of Suburani, we take a closer look at several liberti—freedpeople—in Pompeii: Ampliatus, Umbricia Fortunata, and Quartilla. As their stories show, the experiences of freedpeople varied widely. Some, like Quartilla, struggled economically, while others, like Ampliatus, gained wealth and influence. In this assignment, you will examine primary sources related to liberti.

TASK

Read Liberti in Chapter 18. After examining the primary sources provided, respond to the following questions in English:

1. What can we learn from these sources about how freedpeople saw themselves?
2. What can we learn about how they were perceived by freeborn Romans?
3. What are the limitations of these sources?

Be specific and thoughtful in your response.

NOTA BENE

• Your submission will be marked as complete if you make a sincere effort to address each of the questions. Please note that 3 points will be deducted for each unanswered question (total: 10 points).
• Your responses must be entirely your own work.
• While you may discuss the assignment with a classmate, each of you should write your own answers independently.
• The use of AI tools is not allowed in the preparation of this assignment.