contrast the funeral speeches of Brutus and Mark Antony. Which is more effective and why? When Brutus goes up to speak to the crowd he appeals to them as “Romans” before all else. As this keeps with his reason for joining the conspiracy the audience can see that he is honourable and trustworthy. The roman public may also know this because they hail him as “noble” Brutus and Brutus also asks them at the start of his speech to “Believe me for mine honour”. Brutus repeatedly uses “honour” throughout
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the Roman Empire is at its zenith‚ and a man named Julius Caesar has the power of it within his grasp. Unwanted till now‚ he soon realizes the influence he now holds over so many lives. Perhaps he is naïve. However‚ if choosing who out of Marcus Brutus‚ Marcus Antonius‚ Cassius‚ and Julius Caesar; I choose whom the people chose. Julius Caesar would have been an extraordinary leader of Rome. As a revered general for the empire‚ he conquered many with an iron fist of trepidity including the dreaded
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Brutus’ decision not to kill Antony at the time may have been honourable but it was unwise in the light of things to come. Brutus’ honour and nobility initiated the mistakes he made that led to his tragic downfall‚ sparing Antony’s life being the most detrimental. The string that unravelled the drawback begins in the first scene of the second act where the naïve Brutus is swayed by Cassius and joins the conspiracy. The plot against Caesar is first devised by Cassius‚ who slowly allows Brutus
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The True Tragic Hero In Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Marcus Brutus and Julius Caesar are different characters‚ but somehow similar. Marcus Brutus is a Roman political leader‚ son-in-law of the Roman philosopher Marcus Porcius Cato the Younger‚ born in Rome‚ and educated in law. Julius Caesar is a Roman general and statesman‚ who laid the foundations of the Roman imperial system. Brutus’s honorable ideals leave him open for manipulation by Cassius‚ a man opposed to Caesar. He believes
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language in Anthony and Brutus’ speeches In Henry V‚ Henry uses rhetoric very effectively as he persuades the Governor at Harfleur to surrender and encourages his troops onward with his ‘Once more unto the breach’ speech. This is very similar to Anthony and Brutus of Julius Caesar as they use rhetoric to influence the ‘mob’; firstly Brutus wins the crowd over and they believe the death of Caesar is a good thing and then Anthony turns them around and they end up hating Cassius and Brutus. Henry uses rhetoric
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I have studied Julius Caesar a play written by William Shakespeare. I focused the study on act 3 scene 2 the speeches by Brutus and Antony. I am looking at the persuasive techniques used by the two speakers and why Antony’s speech won over the crowd. Julius Caesar has been an influential figure in history for 2000 years. Caesar was such a powerful‚ heroic leader with his death a devastating civil war ensued. Julius Caesar is so influential decisions made today in the present day idolise him like
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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. Instead‚ they valued Stoicism and relied on it to belie their true feelings. Despite
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Commoners (Line 56) 2. Line 46 of Scene Two‚ Brutus goes through the challenge of overcoming his love for his best friend Caesar‚ while still wary of his fellow conspirators such as Cassius. 3. Rather than asking Brutus directly‚ Cassius uses multiple methods to convince‚ by emphasizing the wishes of their ancestors‚ who founded the Republic‚ and by stressing the human side of Caesar. “O‚ you and I have heard our fathers say‚ There was a Brutus once that would have brook’d The eternal devil
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collective meaning‚ order‚ and justice possible is Livy. In his book‚ The Early History of Rome‚ Livy uses the history of Brutus to show the relationship between individuals in a polis and politics. Brutus’ political views tied directly with how he wanted Rome and its citizens to act and behave. He wanted to empower his citizens and give them strength during conflict or struggle. Brutus believed that if the people who occupy Rome are strong and powerful‚ Rome will also be. This is direct correlation to
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crowds as a modern-day pop-star‚ surrounded by a trail of subservient entourage. Casca and Antony display complete submission to Caesar‚ with the latter declaring that ’when Caesar says Do this! It is done’ . In Caesar’s absence‚ fellow patricians‚ Brutus and Cassius‚ describe him as ’mighty Caesar’‚ a man who ’has now become a God’‚ and strides in the world ’as a Colossus’ . It is therefore evident that his close subordinates are jealously affected by his power‚ an effect which will later germinate
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