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=D. Analysis (500-650 words) Tips]=

My two sources offer different viewpoints in the way in which the people of Pompeii lived. The evidence used from the ‘Cellar of Skeletons’ suggests that Pompeii was a city for the very wealthy to live luxuriously, and the very poor to struggle as their servants. However, the graffiti on the walls of Pompeii suggests a city rich in culture and social mix, where everyone, the poor and rich expressed themselves in the same manner. The distinction in wealth is apparent in the cellar as the skeletons were found in two groups. The first group of skeletons, which were catalogued and put into boxes, were those carrying money and jewellery. The second group, who were left as they fell, were found with nothing. Shown in the documentary, Dr Fabian Kanz, a forensic scientist analysis the remains of a man aged about 55, whose bones are still intact. They are able to see what he looked like physically, as the muscle attachment which were carved into his bones are visible and show us that he was very strong. As mentioned before, the green markings on the bones are evidence that that particular person was carrying either brass, copper or bronze objects with them, showing us that they were wealthy. The acid in the soil reacts with the metal, meaning that any green bone found is proof of previous wealth. All of the wealthy, well preserved section of the cellar is found with at least one green bone per person, with the other section completely unmarked. The graffiti on the walls of Pompeii was something the whole population of Pompeii did. There is evidence for this, for the writing is not only on the walls of the large palaces owned by the wealthy, but also at brothels, bars and street corners. It was the freedom of expression that brought the community together, allowing the wealthy to connect to the poor without judgement or class being an issue. There are often discussions on the walls and responses to one another, as well as an excuse to display their cleverness. There are often poetry contests, caricatures, jokes and reflections of love displayed. This was something anyone could do, and the Pompeian’s used it to their full advantage
 * An example of some of the jewellery found from the cellar  ||