of scene II is given over to Cassius’s speeches to Brutus‚ trying to persuade him that he should rule rather than Caesar. Given this fact‚ what was the purpose of scene I? 4. Does Brutus tell Cassius why he has been feeling “passions of some difference” of late? (II‚ 45) Could they relate to his feelings for Caesar as ruler? 5. Cassius tells Brutus that “many” wished Brutus saw himself the way they do. Why is it important that he tells Brutus that such people are “groaning underneath this age’s
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In Julius Caesar the conspirators used both logic and emotions to bring other people to their side and help them take down Caesar. They also used bribery on the people and let the people’s greed over power them leading them to become easily manipulated. one thing that one of the conspirators did ‚ Cassius ‚ was forge letters from the people complaining about Caesar for Brutus to find ‚ and make him think that the the roman citizens were against the growing power that Caesar controlled. Cassius was
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Julius Caesar’s Biography Julius Caesar is “without a doubt the most significant figure in the history of Rome” for a vast majority of reasons (Knight). Julius’ full name and official title was “General Gaius Julius Caesar” and remained so throughout his entire life (“Julius”). When Julius Caesar was born is not agreed upon between most historians. But the closest approximation is around 100 B.C.E. Julius Caesar’s family was apart of the Roman aristocracy. He died around 44 B.C.E. He was murdered
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becomes prevalent in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ a historical tragedy. In Act III‚ Brutus and Antony both deliver eloquent speeches to the plebeian crowd discussing Caesar’s recent death. Brutus‚ who arises after Caesar’s death as the next leader‚ speaks only to appease the crowd‚ but Antony‚ a close friend of Caesar’s‚ speaks to rally the people for his causes. Throughout the tragedy‚ Antony constructs a more convincing argument by utilizing Brutus’ claims against him and manipulating the
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Gaius Julius Caesar Julius Caesar served as a key ruler in creating the Roman Empire. He is considered one of the world’s greatest generals and a wise politician. He took opportunities and used them to their fullest for self improvement. Characteristics such as confidence and charisma made Caesar a born leader. Over the course of his lifetime he flew through the political ladder in the Roman Republic and set forth a new way of ruling as a dictator. He was born as Gaius Julius Caesar
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In Shakespeare’s famous play‚ Julius Caesar‚ he wrote about a woman named Portia. Anyone who has read or seen the play knows that she is Brutus’ wife. But who was she really? To see who she really was one must look at her lifestyle‚ characteristics‚ and her actions. First‚ Portia’s lifestyle began in a household of a reputable man named Cato. Portia was raised to be a woman of extreme beauty and elegance. She was brought up in a society that viewed women as ‘weak’‚ and did not value human emotions
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Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare manipulation is a common occurrence and leads to dramatic endings. Certain characteristics of Caesar‚ Brutus‚ and the commoners allow the use of manipulation by Cassius‚ Antony‚ and Decius. Brutus is a perfect example of someone who is easily manipulated by Cassius. Cassius manipulates Brutus initially by flattering him. Cassius states‚ “‘Brutus’ and ‘Caesar’: what should be in that ‘Caesar’? / Why should that name be sounded more than yours?
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Death of Julius Caesar (just as in all of Shakespeare’s tragedies) there is much death‚ much tragedy‚ and of course‚ a tragic hero. However unlike most of Shakespeare’s plays this time the tragic hero is not particularly obvious. Throughout the play a few main characters present themselves as possibilities for being the tragic hero. But as being a tragic hero is not only having a tragic flaw but also entails much more‚ there really is only one person to fit the mold. The character Brutus is born
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For every situation‚ there are multiple aspect into which it can be observed. Rarely does anything occur in which everyone has the same ideas or aspects on what happened. In the play‚ Julius Caesar‚ Shakespeare proves that many of his characters‚ especially Cassius‚ cannot merely be observed through one lens in order to be understood. Throughout the play the audience observes Cassius display two distinct personalities. Shakespeare wants to depict Cassius as being multi-dimensional in order to make
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The character Cassius in the tragedy of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare constantly reflects palpable jealousy. In Act I Scene II‚ Cassius claims “I was born free as Caesar; so were you:/We both have fed as well‚ and we both/Endure the winter’s cold as well as he…”(Shakespeare‚ lines 5-7); and feels king Caesar does not deserve superiority over him. In this scene‚ Cassius is pointing out to Brutus that he and Cassius deserve the power to lead Rome more than Caesar. In order to prove these points‚ Cassius
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