The reading “Alexander the Great” by J. Kelley Sowards it talks about how Alexander had a sense that he was meant for something greater than his life in Macedonia‚ as the son of a king her had the idea of manifest destiny which was said to explained his “instinct for the unusual‚ the cryptic‚ the dramatic in political and religious‚ as well as in strategic and military decisions.” (pg. 71 MWT) Though many studies and reading it is said that even though Alexander conquered much of his world‚ he did
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A) My primary source is Commentarii de Bello Gallico (Commentaries on the Gallic Wars). This primary source is a series of eight books‚ looking at firsthand account of the Gallic Wars‚ written in a first and third-person narrative. The eighth of these books was written after Caesar’s death by Aulus Hirtius. The search for this primary source was short and sweet due to it being one of the first things to pop up when I Googled “Primary source of the Roman Gallic Wars”. B) In the first book‚ Caesar
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The Value of Deception Deception‚ whether it is used for good or for evil is the method of choice that many figures use to manipulate others in order to get one’s way. Many characters in the Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ by William Shakespeare‚ unconsciously make choices based upon deception and logical tricks‚ 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
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There are many controversies when it comes to deciding if Brutus is a patriot or a betrayer. Some would say he is a traitor for joining the plan to kill Caesar‚ his best friend‚ without considering other options. However‚ I see Brutus as a patriot‚ the reason is because Brutus did not say yes to Cassius the first-time Cassius offered the chance to Brutus. It is not until Cassius plants the fake notes of Rome in Brutus room that Brutus decides to join the conspiracy. With that‚ Brutus only joined
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Bailey Crouch Ms. Nicolay 5th Hour 17 Dec. 2015 Tragic Heroes in Julius Caesar There is a large amount of differences between the play interpretation of Julius Caesar and what really happened. For instance‚ Brutus in the play was extremely different than real life Brutus. In the play‚ he was best friends with Caesar-well‚ until he killed him. However‚ in real life‚ Brutus hated Caesar. He was never supportive of Caesar‚ and truthfully never loved him.(Musaj and Prezi Inc.) In Julius Caesar by William
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In the play Wasps‚ Aristophanes tried to show the audience the futility of war. Fifth Century B.C. Athens had its fair share of political leaders‚ some‚ like the great Pericles‚ were very good leaders while others were depicted throughout history as horribly‚ cruel people. But‚ Aristophanes particularly despised the demagogue Cleon. This was the reason why most of Aristophanes plays focused on degrading Cleon. Aristophanes believed that politicians such as Cleon used conflict to get richer and‚ he
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The art of manipulation and persuasion is truly effective when one is incompetent to the fact that they alone are not thinking for themselves. Since the beginning of time‚ humankind has wanted to have control. In some instances they will strive for power in ways that make them oblivious to right and wrong. Occasionally‚ they will go against what they are told to do and instead to what they want to do. In the play Julius Caesar the power of persuasion and manipulation of language is clear when
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Gaius Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC for many reasons. Many people‚ especially his opponents had feared his power and dominion in Rome‚ he declared himself as Dictator for life‚ this made him a king in all but name. “ Why‚ he cuts off twenty years of life/ cuts off so many years of fearing death “ (III. i. 101-102). A happy death is by dying peacefully and in an area where you desired the most in the past and while growing up. Caesar’s death is unhappy because he did not live too long
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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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In Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ characters Brutus and Antony both make speeches at at Caesar’s funeral that display a great deal of meaning. Mark Antony‚ a dear friend of the recently-deceased Caesar‚ and Brutus – once a friend of Caesar‚ later his assassin – are diametrically opposed at the outset of these occurrences. Brutus gives Antony the opportunity to make a speech at the funeral‚ however‚ we find him under some rather serpentine conditions. Fearing rejection from the Roman population
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