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    the Roman world. Suetonius wrote so accurately that many historians today use his writings to describe the lives of the Caesars. Before reading the book‚ I must admit I did not know very much about the Caesars that ruled Rome. I had only heard of Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus‚ and between the two‚ I only had a vague idea of what they did. Now after reading "The Twelve Caesars" I have a much clearer understanding of who these men were and what they did. Each one of them impacted the world in different

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    In the play‚ Julius Caesar‚ many characters are objected to possible failure. Two of the most prominent of these characters are Cassius and Caesar. They both react to this possibility of failure similarly‚ and in such a way that is in acquiescence with other theories of relating with failure and its tendency in humans. Cassius’s non-belief in fate changes when nearing his death. During the beginning of the play‚ he felt that he was in charge of his own destiny‚ "Men at some times are masters

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    and burn Like twenty torches join’d‚ and yet his hand Not sensible of fire remain’d unscorch’d.” Interpretation/foreshadow: For a slave to hold up a his burning had that somehow remained immune to the fire‚ to me represents an angry rebellion. Caesar is very “hot headed” and arrogant so a slave would naturally be angry at his leaders indifference to him hence a hot burning angry fire on a fist on defiance and rebellion. 2. “...besides‚--I ha’ not since put up my sword‚-- Against the Capitol

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    of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. These themes all contribute to characteristics of a tragic hero which is someone who starts with power‚ respect‚ and happiness but eventually has a major downfall due to a flaw within himself. But who do these characteristics most describe? Brutus‚ because he starts with the respect of the people and the happiness of friends around him‚ lets his naivety lead him to a bad decision‚ and kills himself using the same sword with which he killed Caesar. Brutus had

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    Caesars Gallic Wars

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    11/20/12 Caesars Conquest Caesar is known as one of the greatest military leaders in history. His was General and later‚ Ruler of Rome during its peak years. Caesar is known for his military strategy and conquest of much of ancient Europe. Where Caesar made a name for himself was his conquest of the Gauls. Caesars conquest of Gaul consisted of many campaigns throughout northern Europe; the most notable being the battles of Avaricum‚ Gergovia‚ and the final battle in Alesia. Caesar and Vercingetorix

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    Julius Caesar was an author and governor and lawyer and one of the most famous emperors of the Roman Empire (McManus). A Roman Empire which he expanded from the Roman Republic until it became a vast empire that was to be feared for many years. The great emperor once said‚ “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die‚ than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience‚”(“Julius”). Being the great emperor he was‚ his quotes often have deep meaning. What Caesar meant in this quote

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    Julius Caesar Rhetoric

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    In Shakepeare’s Julius Caesar‚ there are conspirators who plot to kill Caesar because they perceive his ambition to be negative for Rome. The conspirators were successful in their attempt. The murder of Julius Caesar led to a funeral. At the funeral‚ there are speeches given by Brutus and Antony. Brutus’ speech was to persuade the people that their action was best. Antony’s speech was better at persuading the people of Rome because of his use of pathos‚ ethos‚ and logos. Antony uses ethos a few

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    Caesar Funeral Speech

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    Caesar Funeral Speech In Julius Caesar‚ Mark Antony pleads with his “Friends‚ Romans and countrymen” to lend him their ears in an effort to discharge Caesar from false charges laid against him. The three main conspirators in Caesar’s murder‚ Brutus‚ Casca and Cassius portrayed Caesar as a formidable tyrant to the Roman people. After Caesar was unjustly killed by the people he trusted‚ the crowd was persuaded to believe that his death was necessary for the good of the republic. Marc Antony was cleverly

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    Brutus to see the world from a somewhat skewed angle. Brutus has alot of clear strengths but one of them in particular is the fact that he never acts out of self interest. He’s always thinking towards the well being of Rome. He didn’t kill Caesar out of hatrid‚ but instead out of pure affection for his country. He also wanted to restrict as much bloodshed as he possible could which is why he told the conspirators to pardon Antony. Brutus of course isnt a perfect human being‚ but hes very

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    Julius Caesar Essay Written by Shakespeare more than one thousand five hundred years after Julius Caesar’s death‚ Julius Caesar‚ Shakespeare’s well-known tragedy‚ is unique in that it contains two tragic characters‚ the senator Brutus and emperor Caesar. A play in five acts‚ Julius Caesar attempts to portray the assassination of Caesar‚ at that time victorious over Pompey’s sons‚ and the civil war that follows‚ culminating in the establishment of the Second Triumvirate. Although Caesar meets his

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