traits: deceitfulness or virtuousness‚ arrogance or charity. Sometimes‚ these traits highlight the traits of the other and affect one’s decision-making and interpretations. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ Brutus and Cassius are both noble Romans that planned a conspiracy against Caesar‚ but they executed it for different reasons. In the story‚ Cassius is contracted with Brutus because of their distinct characteristics; he also led Brutus to become the tragic hero‚ and their
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especially when one is betrayed by the ones they loved. In William Shakespeare’s drama Julius Caesar‚ the character Julius Caesar learns about betrayal this the hard way. Although there are many arguments ofto what caused Caesar’s death‚ however the main cause is Cassius. Although Cassius is the man who set the plan to Caesar’s death there are other facts. For example‚ someone could argue that it was Caesar’s fate to die as the soothsayer warned him of the ides of March. Others could say that it was
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Dear Brutus‚ Rome is in trouble! I just overheard two conspirators say that Julius Caesar may soon become the king of Rome. If Caesar becomes king‚ it would be the end of Rome’s republican system of government. The senators that represent the citizens of Rome would now control most of the power. I know that you are a friend of Caesar and you think you are an equal to him‚ but you’re not! He already refused the crown before. He won’t refuse the crown again‚ trust me!
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49 BC Julius Caesar became Dictator and concentrated all the powers in his hands. In this case‚ we are to take into consideration that Dictator was an administrative post in Rome republic. Dictator was assigned for a one year term under the decision of Senate. The grounds for such decision could be internal disorders‚ political instability or military incursion into territories of Republic. After such conditions deceased‚ Dictator’s powers determined. Each year the powers of Julius Caesar as Dictator
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Plot in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a dramatic play written by William Shakespeare‚ that occurs before the disbanding of the Roman Republic in 44 B.C. The story begins with Caesar’s triumphant procession through the city after his defeat over Pompey‚ which foreshadows his journey towards becoming a future powerful ruler of Rome. However‚ Julius Caesar is overconfident and vulnerable to adulation‚ which exposes him when people who he trusts plot a conspiracy against
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the role of the id‚ ego and superego to obscure the meaning of Oedipus’s existence ;while reaviling it at the same time. The nature of fate vs. free will is complex and mysterious in Oedipus. However‚ it is by the God‚ Apollo; that is revealed to the reader that Oedipus will carry out with the tragedies that will unfold the play. Oedipus ignorance towards his fate sets out to discovering the tragic truth behind his existence. The persistence of truth and the recognition of this helped to unfold
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Power of Fate vs. Free Will in Medea and Macbeth Throughout both Medea and Macbeth‚ there is a clear and heavy presence of the gods. This begs the question‚ are the characters in charge of their own destiny‚ or are their fates already written? Fate is described as “that which is inevitably predetermined; destiny.” It can be said that it is the gods who are in charge of creating the character’s fates. In both Medea and Macbeth‚ there is a common theme of placing too much trust into fate‚ rather than
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the power of free will‚ yet they may not know that fate also heavily influences their decisions. Both fate and free will hold high significance when it comes to a person’s life. Although one may think that they have total control over their lives‚ Shakespeare’s uses characterization‚ themes‚ and foreshadowing in his tragedy Macbeth to demonstrate how both fate and free will intertwine with each other. An example of how Shakespeare utilizes characterization to show how fate and free will work together
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Betrayal By Friends Julius Caesar once wrote‚ “Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt” (Caesar‚ Book III‚ Ch. 18)‚ which means‚ “Men willingly believe what they wish” (Ramage‚ 442). This is apparent in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. The conspirators who assassinated Julius Caesar convinced themselves that killing Caesar was necessary for multiple yet individual reasons. Cassius‚ the lead conspirator and instigator‚ convinces himself that Caesar is not better than he and should
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Anthony Hudson Mr. Brookner 12/28/12 Period 2 English 2 Mark Antony is a loyal friend of Caesar’s who has stepped out of Caesar’s shadow and emerged as a leader of his own right after Caesar’s fateful death. Compared to Brutus‚ Antony is passionate more than principled‚ claiming alliance with Brutus to save his own life. However‚ he eventually maneuvers a masterful rhetoric to stir the crowd in a revolt against the conspirators with tears streaming down his cheeks. His impulsive nature serves
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