Julius Caesar Essay In Julius Caesar‚ a play written by William Shakespeare‚ a character by the name of Mark Antony makes a funeral speech after his “friend” Brutus allows him too which would become Brutus’s undoing. While Brutus’s speech focused on using loyalty to Rome and Logos‚ Antony uses mainly Pathos to gain the crowd’s favor. And extremely effective it turns out to be‚ Antony manages to have the citizens of Rome revolt and mutiny against the ones they almost cried Caesar against. Antony
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with his ability to please and play to the Roman masses‚ permitted his reign as ruler to be far more secure than Julius Caesar’s. Both leaders began their reign over Rome in a similar manner. While Julius took over Gaul at his initiation as a leader‚ Augustus took over Egypt in his corresponding commencement. They then continued to wage war against their respective partners in power; Julius against Pompey‚ and Augustus against Marc Antony. However‚ Augustus then began to differentiate himself from
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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is a play about betrayal‚ revenge‚ and love. The characters shape all the concepts of the story. Cassius is a deceptive witty man who is the leader of the conspiracy that killed Caesar. Anthony‚ Caesar’s right hand man‚ is shrewd and ruthless man‚ willing to do anything to get revenge for Caesar’s death. Titinius‚ Cassius’ best friend‚ ends up killing himself out of the death of Cassius. In Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ betrayal can
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Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ rhetoric is exactly what Brutus and Mark Antony used to duke it out and to get their point across about Caesar’s death to the people of Rome. Seeking to gain their support and change their minds based on their rhetorical way with words. Let’s get it on! “If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar‚ this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less‚ but that I loved Rome more.” (3.2/ 19) Brutus tries to tell the people that he executed Caesar for their own
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down fall of all involved. Throughout Julius Caesar‚ both friends and enemies use flattery and manipulation to obtain their goals. The first main use of flattery is used by Cassius on Brutus in Act 1‚ Scene 2 and in Act 2‚ Scene 1. Cassius tries his hardest to force Brutus to join the revolt against Caesar‚ but Brutus resists‚ stating his loyalty and faithfulness to Rome. However‚ after Brutus accidentally blurts out‚ "I do fear the people choose Caesar as their king." Cassius continues his
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Julius Caesar Idealism v Realism Essay Why do honorable people end up with a downfall for their achievements? William Shakespeare with his knowledge of human nature shows Brutus and Cassius’s behaviors as idealistic and realistic in one of his most tragic plays Julius Caesar. The main theme Shakespeare uses in the play is idealism v realism. Julius Caesar the new king of Rome possesses too much power; therefore‚ Cassius with his realistic views tries to lead people of Rome to decease Caesar’s leadership
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eagle (Sheldon). #4.Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River because he didn’t want to get prosecuted. Because he was a governor of Gaul‚ he was immune to being prosecuted; however the Senate feared he was becoming too powerful and ordered him to give up command of his army‚ resign as governor‚ and return to Rome. Caesar feared that if he were to do this‚ then his prosecution would be certain. By crossing the river‚ Caesar plunged the Roman Republic into a civil war. #5.Caesar was tall‚ handsome
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In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar several main characters are fit to rule Rome after the death of Caesar. Among them are Brutus‚ Cassius‚ and Antony. Although each have their particular strengths‚ Brutus is the superior choice for leader. His nobleness‚ compassion‚ and intelligent decision making are shown throughout the play. Brutus’ nobleness is shown in Act I when he tells Cassius about how much he values honor. Set honor in one eye and death i’ th’ other‚ and I will look on both indifferently;
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Wendy Voong History 101 J.Duran 24 October 2014 The Assassination of Julius Caesar “The Assassination of Julius Caesar” by Michael Parenti goes into details about the events that lead up to the death of Caesar due to class conflicts. In 44 BC‚ the assassination of Julius Caesar was lead by conspiring members of the Roman senate who wanted to remove the dictator‚ who was increasingly acquiring power‚ and to revive the Republic government. Parenti’s book protests
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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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