Maximus 

           General Maximus was commander of the Roman Army in Gladiator. He won many battles. Marcus loved him as he loved a son. Maximus also was a farmer in Spain. Thirty-one years old was his age. Maximus personality was a very good man. He was a good man because people trust him, he was brave, and he did not like fighting.
           Firstly, many people trusted Maximus. He led the Roman army to win many battles. The soldiers thought they could trust him to keep them safe from danger. Also, Marcus trusted Maximus very much. He wanted Maximus to be emperor not his son Commodus. When people cheered after the battle, Marcus said “No, Maximus, I believe they honor you.”
          Second, Maximus was very brave. He was a brave soldier. During a battle, Maximus was between two German soldiers. He swung his sword in a circle and killed both soldiers. He was not scared. The emperor believed Maximus was also brave. He said, “You’re a brave man, Maximus, and a good commander.” Maximus also went to his home to save his family. He did not hide.
             Third, Maximus did not like to fight. He said “Dirt washes off more easily than blood, Quintus.” He did not like the war. Also, Maximus did not like the Gladiator fights. The first time he was a slave he threw his sworn on the ground. It made him sick because people killed other people for fun. He did not want to fight.
             Maximus was a very good man. He was a good man because he was trusted by many people, he was a brave man, and he did not like to fight. Marcus loved him like a son because he was a good man. Marcus wanted Maximus to be emperor because he respected him and believed he would be loyal to Rome. He was a good hero of the story.

Resource 

Gladiator, Russell Crowe