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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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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there is no simple answer. In the same way that Shakespeare titled a play The Merchant of Venice‚ when the merchant‚ Antonio‚ is not the primary character in the play; in Julius Caesar‚ Caesar is not primary to the action that continues throughout the play. In both of these plays‚ however‚ the title character (in this case‚ Caesar) serves as the catalyst for action that is central to the play.As for Brutus‚ the term "hero" can be misleading. We tend to think of a hero as someone who swoops in and
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wealth‚ wasted his resources and power in trivial things such as unnecessary wars and luxurious items and palaces. He sold the idea of divine right as his right of leadership‚ and expanded France’s army and wealth throughout his reign. Alexander the Great was a great ruler who focused on the expansion of territory of his empire and expanded Greek culture and beliefs. At his death at only 32 years of age‚ he possessed one of the biggest empires ever seen. Philip II of Spain was a studious monarch
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warnings in scene II? (I‚ 21) 3. Much 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
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the tragic play‚ The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ by William Shakespeare‚ inside shows multiple evidences of hidden examples of the use of imagery‚ tone and rhetorical devices. A small example of literature tools could be found inside of this short example from the play‚ it is enough to express all elements of literature to be found. Brutus discusses the impending future of Rome‚ if placed upon Julius Caesar’s hands‚ and attempts to be convincing of others to slay Julius with his rise of power‚ before
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The Tragic Hero in Julius Caesar Shakespeare’s characterization of Brutus has often puzzled readers and critics of Julius Caesar‚ but rarely has anyone challenged Brutus’ role as the hero of the play. Critics have labored‚ rather‚ in trying to understand Shakespeare’s treatment of Caesar and in attempting to justify the title of the play without falling into the problematic assertion that Caesar and not Brutus is the real protagonist. A recent critic‚ however‚ reviewing some modern productions of
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ambition towards honor. However‚ history has not been perfect in that sense; Leaders such as Julius Caesar and Adolf Hitler have consumed power and hurt others for their own benefits. Hitler wanting adulation and honor had to force this way into the minds of his people. Caesar wanting an empire and all the power from the Senate had to defeat Pompey to become the only ruler of Rome. Did both Hitler and Caesar abuse power to fulfill their ambition and gain honor? Their uses of their power were quite
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools‚ because they have to say something” (Plato). This theme 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
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The concept of belonging is centred around the notions of identity‚ relationships‚ acceptance‚ and understanding. Thus‚ in order for an individual to feel a sense of belonging in their community‚ they must feel the support of others‚ and a sense of worth within their society. However‚ despite an individual’s desire to belong‚ this is not always possible as shown in the poem “migrant hostel” Migrant hostel explores the emotions surrounding the migrant experience of detainment after arrival in Parks
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