and Rome in Antony and Cleopatra and Republicanism and Monarchy in Julius Caesar of interest to Shakespeare’s time and ours? The 16th and early 17th century was an era fraught with uncertainty for England as it was unclear as to who would succeed an ageing Elizabeth. The Succession was a constant issue throughout the Tudor and Jacobean ages as was the fear of civil war and discontent with monarchs. Shakespeare manages to catch these political and religious worries very well with Antony and Cleopatra
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Julius Caesar is one of Shakespeare’s greatest works. It is about a group of conspirators who kill their king‚ Julius Caesar‚ in order to be "free." Antony‚ who found no logic in the assassination‚ felt that he should avenge Julius’s death. He delivered a speech that convinced the Romans that the murder was unjust‚ invoking their rebellion. Brutus‚ leader of the conspiracy‚ gave a good address‚ but the Romans didn’t react to it as much as they did for Antony’s. A battle erupted‚ and most of the conspirators
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in Alexandria‚ Egypt‚ Cleopatra VII was one of the most powerful women in all of history. From her early days of her throne at the age of 18‚ to ruling with her brother‚ to her love affairs with Caesar and Mark Antony‚ Cleopatra had achieved greatness through her empire and throughout her life until her end. Cleopatra was from a long line of the Ptolemaic dynasty that had ruled since the 4th century BC. Women were very rarely seen as a power figure during this time. Cleopatra is assumed to have two
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men do lives after them”‚ “I come to bury Caesar‚ not to praise him”‚ “But Brutus is an honourable man.” It is also a powerful speech‚ using both rhetorical patterns and emotive imagery to stir the crowd up against Caesar’s killers. Another thing Antony said to change the crowd’s mind and say Brutus was wrong without actually saying it was with some clever oratorical skills. Throughout the speech he repeatedly says “Brutus was ambitious.” and “Brutus was an honourable man.”‚ but he didn’t really
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Based on these two speeches‚ it’s quite obvious who won the crowd over. It was Antony‚ but him and Brutus had similar tactics in how to persuade the audience. Along with that‚ they also had many different ways they persuaded.Some of the similarities and differences will be listed. Altogether though‚ Antony and Brutus both had very persuading speeches. Antony and Brutus used quite a few of the same tactics to persuade the audience. They both used ethos to try to make the audience relate more to
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Julius Caesar’s Mark Antony prevails as the master of persuasion through language. In a eulogy speech for the recently deceased Caesar‚ he expertly employs repetition‚ reverse psychology‚ and flattery to manipulate the minds and hearts of his audience. Mark Antony’s use of repetition showcases brilliant sarcasm. He utilizes the word “honorable” to describe Brutus and Cassius‚ two of Caesar’s assassins‚ on nine different occasions: “for Brutus is an honorable man” (3.2. 82)‚ “so are they all‚ all
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ancient and modern images and interpretations of Cleopatra VII Images and interpretations of a person can change over time. Such movement is paralleled with changes in opinion and morals throughout generations. Cleopatra the seventh is subject to this fluctuation. Ancient images and interpretations differ greatly to the impression left today merely by her name. Chris Dumasis‚ a modern day historian amplifies this theory in ‘Interpretations of Cleopatra’. She argues‚ “women have been demeaned of their
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Schiff‚ Stacy. Cleopatra: A Life Little‚ Brown & Co. (US) Ebury Publishing/Virgin Book Reviewed by Drew Chapman In Stacy Schiff’s award winning biography‚ Cleopatra: A Life‚ she penetrates the life of Queen Cleopatra and breaks down her origin‚ major events‚ and all the other accomplishments of the young queen. This would be a very pleasing book for readers who really want to know more about Queen Cleopatra or are just learning of her. The author provided a great deal of detail to the
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Brutus and Mark Antony both had relationships with caesar. Mark Antony was Caesar’s best friend and Brutus was just an acquaintance. Both men spoke at Caesar’s Funeral however‚ the speeches and the meaning behind them is very different. Brutus’s speech is based around him justifying why he killed Caesar and that it was for the good of rome. When he starts his speech Brutus addresses the crowd by saying “Rome‚ countrymen‚ lovers…” which shows that he puts the good of Rome before all else. He says
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Evidence: Mark Antony proclaims that it is “dearer than thy death” for Caesar to see Antony shake the hands of “thy foes” and describes Caesar as “like a deer”‚ attacked by “many princes”. Context: After the conspirators left‚ when Antony is alone with Caesar’s body. Evidence: Mark Antony expressed his intentions for revenge by saying that ‘woe to the hand’ which ‘shed this costly blood’ and ‘he prophesy’ that a ‘curse shall light’ on ‘the limbs of men’. Evidence: Mark Antony also says that
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