Brutus and Mark Antony both spoke after the assassination of Julias Caesar. Though Their speeches were both very different in many ways‚ they were similar in others. Brutus was the first the speak in his defence for assassinating Julias Caesar.He used logic and reasoning to support his ideas of justice to Rome. Brutus:"...censure me‚ and and in your wisdom‚ and awake your senses‚ that you may be the better judge." (3.2.1547-1550). This makes the crowd this reasonably‚ letting Brutus speak of the
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hero. With him being heroic and dying it is indeed a true tragedy. Brutus is one of nobility because of his noble ancestor‚ Junius Brutus. The first reason he was very noble was because he has overthrown by the Tarquin kings. He also established a democracy. “Brutus shall lead the way‚ and we will grace his heels with the most boldest and best hearts of Rome” (V.v47-49). Marcus Brutus suffers a catastrophe throughout the play. Brutus loves Caesar‚ but not as much as he loves Rome. His catastrophe is
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The reason Brutus participates in the killing of Caesar fascinates me because his perspective is different from the men around him. Brutus is a friend of Caesar and believes in democracy. He fears that Caesar will be crowned king but has no concrete evidence. All he knows is that Caesar refused the crown thrice‚ which is a fact. However‚ Casca informs Brutus that Caesar was reluctant to lay his fingers of the crown‚ this is an opinion which can be misleading‚ and also Casca is known for his sour
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speeches to the citizens by Brutus and Antony. The speeches were contrary to each other. Brutus speech was to calm them down and explain why Julius was killed (he used logos and ethos). One of Brutus’s friends‚ Antony‚ also made a speech to the people. His whole purpose in the speech was to get everyone angry and go against the conspirators. He wasn’t allowed to talk bad about the conspirators‚ so he tried to get everyone angry through their feelings (pathos). Brutus first addresses what
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Rome in general as to him personally‚ and he quickly comes to believe that Calpurnia has misinterpreted her dream. As the plot unfolds‚ it becomes clear that these omens warn of events that take place without exception. The hand of fate‚ or of the gods‚ appears to strike with undeniable omnipotence; and yet‚ it seems peculiar to provide omens without allowing individuals time to alter their behavior or choose among fates. In any case‚ the characters fail to heed the warnings in almost every instance
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In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus is the most heroic character in the play. In the play Caesar is greatly respected in Rome and the citizens want to make him king. Brutus is a respected citizen of Rome and is a strong supporter of the republic. If Caesar became king he would destroy the Roman Republic‚ and Brutus thinks he is not fit for a king. Brutus stands out in the play because he is willing to kill Caesar for what he thinks is good for the Roman people. He puts Rome
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Marcus Brutus: An Honorable Man? Could a murderer ever be considered “honorable”? Or would their reputation be tarnished forever by that one act? In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ Marcus Brutus is considered one of the most “honorable” men in Rome. When asked by Caius Cassius to join the conspiracy to assassinate the war hero‚ Julius Caesar‚ after some deliberation‚ Brutus agrees. Once they murder Caesar‚ it causes great confusion and sadness amongst the Roman people‚ especially
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Coralyn Jackson Demmer-free Hon. English 2 19 February 2016 Brutus analysis Brutus is of great significance in the play Julius Caesar whom exhibits tragic flaws that will eventually lead to his descent. Brutus’s love and loyalty drives him to do what he believes is the best interest for Rome and soon comes to find that his intentions were not so good. Brutus has several honorable distinct traits such as‚ loyalty‚ love‚ and good intentions. Brutus’s love for Rome makes him easy to manipulate
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As Brutus says that he would do anything for the good of all Romans that is a similarity between Cassius and Brutus because Brutus says he would do anything to protect Rome but when Cassius outsmarts him and uses him to kill caesar‚ that is a difference. Cassius thoughts of killing Caesar are lead because he is ambitious and wants the power or more than Caesar had. He was also Envy of Ceasar and of all the respect he had from the people. "Why‚ man‚ he doth bestride the narrow world/Like a Colossus
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Brutus Vs Antony “Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves‚ than that Caesar were dead‚ to live all free men?” Whose speech was better between Brutus and Marc Antony? Well‚ it really depends on what perspective that you are looking at the play through. Brutus’ speech was meaningful more to the crowd of the Romans‚ while praising Caesar. Antony’s speech was more to address the crowd that Caesar is dead‚ and to bury Caesar. Brutus’ famous quote from the play is in his speech. Brutus’
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