Written Commentary 1 | Macbeth Analysis of Macbeth’s Soliloquy in Act I Scene VII All throughout his play‚ ‘Macbeth’‚ Shakespeare excogitates the inevitable obliteration emanating from unrestrained ambition. He exposes in Act I Scene VII‚ the inner turmoil which plagues Macbeth succeeding the witches’ prophecy of his future as King of Scotland. A glimpse into Macbeth’s soul in this soliloquy enables the audience to analyze Macbeth’s character and state of mind at that
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Act 5 begins with Octavius and Antony saying that their hopes have come true because the men are fleeing the hills and coming to them. This says that Brutus is not truly in his right mind for strategy and is blinded by wanting be honorable after killing Caesar. Cassius then tells Brutus “Flatterers! Now‚ Brutus‚ thank yourself;/This tongue had not offended so today/If Cassius might have ruled.” (see lines 45-47)‚ meaning that if had acted as Cassius suggested‚ then they would not be headed towards
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king. But‚ then Brutus and many others have a meeting talking about killing Caesar before he becomes King. Before Caesar goes to be King all his “friends” talk to him and then all of a sudden‚ Caesar gets stabbed. As Caesar is in shock from what happens Brutus comes up to him and stabs him. Caesar looks at Brutus and says “Et tu Brute.” Which means “Even you‚ Brutus?” As news of Caesar’s death travels around Rome people are freaking out because the soon to be king has been killed. Brutus
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Mr. Brookner 12/28/12 Period 2 English 2 Mark Antony is a loyal friend of Caesar’s who has stepped out of Caesar’s shadow and emerged as a leader of his own right after Caesar’s fateful death. Compared to Brutus‚ Antony is passionate more than principled‚ claiming alliance with Brutus to save his own life. However‚ he eventually maneuvers a masterful rhetoric to stir the crowd in a revolt against the conspirators with tears streaming down his cheeks. His impulsive nature serves him perfectly
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“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen describe the inner thoughts and feelings of Brutus. In the beginning of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus did not want to kill Caesar. Caesar was beloved by Brutus and the rest of Rome. However‚ once Cassius started to corrupt the mind of Brutus‚ Brutus was swaying to his side. “Looking for the answer” signifies how Brutus was not sure whether or not killing Julius Caesar was the morally right answer. Brutus did not have murderous thoughts against Caesar until Cassius started to whisper
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This can be seen when he talks at Julius Caesar’s funeral‚ when he convinces Brutus and Cassius not to kill him after Caesar’s death‚ and when he asks if anyone else would leave their estate to the Romans like Caesar did. One of the most obvious times Antony uses logos to persuade a crowd is at Caesar’s funeral. Here‚ he speaks of how Caesar never betrayed him and was a benefit to the Roman Empire‚ contrary to Brutus and Cassius’ positions. When Antony speaks of his benefit to the Roman Empire
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setting themselves up in order to be used for another character’s relevance. Brutus‚ a noble friend and an idealistic man‚ questions his ties with a returning friend and makes a decision anyone would later regret. Decius intentionally re interprets Calpurnia’s dream which results in Caesar making his last trip to the capitol while Antony convinces the Common Roman people to turn against the so called “honorable” man. Brutus only has himself to blame for being susceptible to Cassius’s manipulative ways
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| | Yenisleidys Duarte Professor Reagan SmithHumanities – Greek and RomanOctober 20‚ 2012Essay #3 | | | 5. Who is the protagonist in the play? Is it Caesar‚ who dies well before the end but whose power and name continue on? Or is it Brutus‚ the noble man who falls because of his tragic flaws? | | | Literary scholars have debated for centuries about the question of who exactly is the protagonist of the William Shakespeare’s play called “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.” The seemingly
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Benedick’s Soliloquy Analysis In the play of Much Ado About Nothing‚ the characters of Benedick and Beatrice have a love-hate relationship. On the surface‚ it appears that their relationship is built on a war of wits and insults. However‚ in Benedick’s soliloquy‚ the reader discovers that at the core of their insults actually lie the true feelings of love. It is also apparent that Benedick even sees loving each other as a competition‚ in that he wants to love her to a point of outdoing her love
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Antony then changes the mind of the plebeians as they say‚ "Traitors‚ villains!" (3.2.213). This introduces Antony’s power to change the minds of many.After Brutus explains the reason for killing Caesar‚ the plebeians accept the reason and praise Brutus for it but Antony’s speech revolts them against the conspirators which reveals his strength and leadership. The plebeians see the fault in the conspirators that they did not see which supports Antony as
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