The Palatine also references a significant location in Rome, Italy where the ‘Imperial palaces of Roman Emperors were built, starting with Augustus’. Both capital cities only house the richest and most prominent people of society. In Divine the main elite city state where the current emperor and his people of influence live is called the Palatine. In the Hunger Games the main city where all the wealthy and privileged civilians lived was known as the “The Capitol”. To the average reader they might assume that this chapter title is just another Latin translation but now we know that this specific quote holds a special historical value. The quote is usually followed with “ in aqua sanitas” (Health in Water) admitting that water will help sober the person back to their normal conservative state. This quote resonates with many because it acknowledges the fact that people speak and act more freely when under the influence of alcohol such as wine. This is a legendary quote from Roman history, it is attributed with Pliny the Elder a notable Roman author. My favorite title was in chapter six “ In Vino Veritas” (Truth in Wine).

Each chapter starts with a Latin title and has the English translation underneath, so non-Latin readers (such as myself) know what the hell is being stated. The use of Latin plays a crucial role in the novel as it helps to enhance the stories environment. Without even visiting the city one can discover that the common language spoken during the Roman Empire was Latin. For those who have had the ‘ fortuna’ to visit the eternal city of Rome, you would have noticed the endless Latin inscription all over the ancient city.

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