This scene in Gladiator is right after Maximus narrowly defeats the undefeated Tigris of Gaul. Commodus gave Maximus the decision to kill Tigris, but Maximus spares Tigris. The decision Maximus made insulted the Emperor but delighted the 'mob'. He earns the name "Maximus the Merciful". Furious Commodus starts to plan the death of Maximus. With the blood dripping from Maximus' neck and arm, Commodus feels threatened which is why there is a circle around the two protecting the emperor. Also noted is the fact that Maximus is not armed only the Roman soldiers circling have a spear to protect their leader, Commodus. Commodus feels threatened and out of control, focusing his energy and anger on Maximus.
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