In William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar the people of Rome are looking for the new leader someone to replace the popular figure of Caesar. The citizens of Rome find their guidance in the two fellow Romans Mark Antony and Brutus who use the repetition of meaningful words “honor” and “ambition” to Manipulate the Plebeians to siding with both of them. To begin‚ I would like to identify the speakers in the occasion of Caesar’s funeral which are Marcus Brutus and Mark Antony who are speaking to the
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Julius Caesar’s Biography Julius Caesar is “without a doubt the most significant figure in the history of Rome” for a vast majority of reasons (Knight). Julius’ full name and official title was “General Gaius Julius Caesar” and remained so throughout his entire life (“Julius”). When Julius Caesar was born is not agreed upon between most historians. But the closest approximation is around 100 B.C.E. Julius Caesar’s family was apart of the Roman aristocracy. He died around 44 B.C.E. He was murdered
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Gaius Julius Caesar was a very courage’s and extremely powerful politician and a very intelligent general. He earned his respect of the others and cause of that he was appointed dictator of Rome. Caesar helped Rome and the present day world become what it is today by his great leadership. Julius Caesar was born on July 12‚ 100BC. However‚ he died on March 15th 44 BC. “Legend has it that Caesar was born there an incision in his mother’s stomach‚ that’s how the term caesarean section originated (Isenberg
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Julius Caesar and Antony are the Antagonists of the story. The story title should remain Julius Caesar because it keeps the spotlight on Julius Caesar. And who wants to go see a play by Marcus Brutus anyways? No one! Everyone would know of the name julius caesar and would want to go to it. Even though it is more Brutus’ story. I believe that the role of the Antagonist is shared between Julius Caesar and Antony. Caesar isn’t wouldn’t seem like an antagonist at first glance‚ but when taking
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Julius Caesar Based on true events from Roman history‚ Julius Caesar has become one of the most powerful and psychologically intriguing plays within the literary world. The play focuses on the struggle between friendship and power‚ both powerful and impactful forces within Caesar’s life. As the leader Julius Caesar continues to gain power and followers‚ he fails to realize the issues arising from those closest to him. The relationship between Caesar and his “trusted” friends are shown within
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Julius Caesar Julius Caesar was at one time the great leader of Rome before he was betrayed and assassinated by some of his closest friends and followers on one fateful night. Cassius‚ Brutus‚ and the rest of the conspirators killed Caesar because they were afraid that he may become King and revoke their privileges and take all their power from them. The senators and conspirators thought that Caesar wanted to rule Rome on his own and overthrow the Roman republic which also motivated them to kill
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In this essay I’m going to share with you some important facts about Gaius Julius Caesar and his impact on the Republic of Rome. How he contributed to the wellbeing of his people and country before and while he was dictator. Also the impacts he made with the help of his son after he was assassinated. Rome was a republic starting at 509 BC and ending at 27 BC before it became an empire. Lucius Junius Brutus established the system called the Roman republic. As war and expansion occurred‚ Rome was
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Julius Caesar is the correct name for this play because of his importance. Julius Caesar is important because of his choices and how he led the people around him. Caesar is the most important character of the play. Julius Caesar is the right name for this play. It fits the play because he is the character that makes the decisions that all other decisions are based on. The choices Caesar makes is a major influence on everyone and leads them into their final decision. This is evident when Antony makes
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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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In a sense‚ the spirit of Gaius Julius Caesar is greater than Caesar himself. As Cassius stated in Julius Caesar‚ "Alas‚ [Caesar] cried‚ ’Give me some drink‚ Titinius‚’ As a sick girl. . .it doth amaze me a man of such feeble temper should so get the start of the majestic world and bear the palm alone" (7)‚ Caesar himself was a physically weak man. His power came from those who loved him. Throughout the play‚ there are multiple instances of Caesar’s infirmities being revealed. Along with the above
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