The day Julius Caesar was assassinated by the the conspirators‚ people gathered. The citizens of Rome shouted "We will be satisfied! Let us be satisfied!" They all wanted answers why Caesar was killed. This is when Brutus Started his speech. He made the people believe him with his speech. The people were cheering "Bring him with triumph home unto his house!" "Give him a statue with his ancestors!" as well as "Let him be Caesar!" These are some of the examples of how Brutus got the people of Rome
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In the next books‚ it became clearer that Lucan has a sympathetic stance toward Cato and Pompey comparing to Caesar. In the second book‚ Cato was introduced as a heroic figure who decided to side with Pompey‚ the lesser of two evils (“Lucan - Ancient Rome”). Furthermore‚ both characters stood strong with Stoic ideas while the rest of the book is full of Fate and Fortune as Gods and characters consulted the oracles to learn about the future. For example‚ Cato cited the Stoic principles when he refused
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The least honorable character of Julius Caesar is Brutus because he broke Caesar’s trust. He turned his back on his friends and that doesn’t make him an honorable person. Brutus was only doing what he thought would be the best thing for Rome. When Caesar was doing what he thought would be best for Rome he was disloyal and committed a whole bunch of sin-killing Caesar. Brutus isn’t loyal to his people. Brutus is the least honorable person because according to the description of Brutus he participates
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In the play‚ Julius Caesar‚ Mark Antony and Brutus go head to head‚ at Caesar’s funeral. They both give important and interesting speeches‚ revealing much about their character and personalities. Brutus appealed to the peoples logical mind‚ while Antony took a more emotional approach to persuade the people of Rome. When Brutus spoke at Caesar’s funeral‚ he appealed to the people’s logic. His speech was formal and more directed towards the Romans. He spoke to the audience with superiority
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Having had murdered his best friend and countries leader‚ Brutus attempts to justify his crimes‚ as well as the crimes of the conspirators‚ during a speech to the Roman people. Brutus uses pathos-filled diction‚ calling the audience “Romans” to incite patriotism‚ “countrymen” to unite himself and his audience‚ and “lovers” as a term of endearment‚ further bringing him closer to the crowd. He starts his defense using parallelism‚ commanding to “Hear me… Believe me… [and] Censure me” and reversing
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Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a play about the assassination of Julius Caesar‚ an act that changed the face of Europe. Caesar’s rise to power threatens the interests of multiple senators‚ as well as the security of Rome’s people. Thus‚ Caesar is killed by Brutus and his fellow senators on the Ides of March for the greater good of Rome. The aforementioned playwright uses multiple symbols to advance his message — that it is the duty of the individual to revolt against oppression. On
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Toga day speech Intro I‚ the honorable Caesar‚ wish to become the emperor of Rome‚ for who else could become the next emperor. Not the honorable Brutus for he stabbed me in the back for what he believed best for Rome so why would he not stab Rome in the back for his own selfish gain? I may have a sickness within me but that shall not stop me from leading Rome into greatness. I have given everything to Rome and in return you have given me your love. The beloved Antony is not fit to lead Rome.
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Brutus Is Not An Honorable Man In Julius Caesar‚ it is obvious that Brutus is not an honorable man. He broke trust and that alone is not possibly honorable. How is turning your back on a so called friend okay? If Brutus was honorable he wouldn’t have been so easily persuaded by Cassius to go as far as committing a murder. Brutus did want he thought was best for Rome‚ but overall was disloyal and committed a huge sin in the process. Loyalty in a friendship is very important and sadly that’s
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Script Analysis on Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra Introduction Antony and Cleopatra is one of the great tragedies produced by William Shakespeare. The main setting of the play is the Roman Empire‚ and the plot is mainly based on the history of Octavius Caesar‚ Marc Anony and Cleopatra. This play starts after Octavius Caesar‚ Marc Antony and Lepidus become three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony falls in love with the queen of Egypt—Cleopatra‚ and stays in Alexandria. In the play‚ the conflict
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A Paper On Brutus’ Conflict Between Passion and Responsibility Throughout the play "Julius Caesar‚" by William Shakespeare‚ Brutus is torn between passion and responsibility. There are three very good examples of this‚ the first being‚ obviously‚ Brutus’ mental conflict dealing with the conspiracy surrounding Caesar’s assassination. Less obvious number two‚ the conflict between himself and Cassius‚ dealing with Cassius less than noble hoarding of money. And last of all third‚ Brutus’ argument
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