him so that he can get an explanation for Caesar’s death. Then Antony will be on Brutus side. (3.i.130-137) 4. Antony wants to speak at Caesar’s funeral. What reaction does Brutus have? Cassius? Brutus wants Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral he see no harm. Although Cassius does not want him to he feels that Antony will talk to the people against them. (3.i. 231-237) 5. Under what conditions will Antony speak at the funeral? Antony is allowed to speak under the conditions that he speaks after
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the rebellion and betrayal that can exist among friends; many go as far as killing their friends in the name of fame and power. Various characters in the play turn against Caesar including Brutus‚ Cassius‚ Metellus‚ among many others. Even though Antony refers to Brutus as “the most noble Roman of them all‚” it is clear that he has many more flaws than strengths. Caesar is the only noble character as portrayed throughout the play. Even though he is overambitious‚ he shows selflessness and generosity
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n Act III‚ Scene ii. of Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar Brutus and Antony are presenting speeches to the Roman plebeians to convince them of their position regarding Caesar’s assassination.They both believe differently Antony manages stealthily bring it to the opinion that Caesar has been killed wrongfully.He begins by insisting that Brutus and the other murderers are honorable but then slowly undermines this idea by pointing out that Caesar’s ambition could not be true. How Caesar loved his people
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The Life of Saint Antony‚ The Confessions‚ and The Consolation of Philosophy all reflect the wider cultural context of their particular geographical setting of their time. These three works reflect upon theology‚ specifically problems within theology. However‚ they provide contrasting opinions‚ largely because they were written in different times and cultures. First‚ The Life of Saint Antony recounts the life of Saint Antony who reportedly lived from 251 to 356 CE. However‚ the work itself is
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In the play‚ Julius Caesar‚ Mark Antony and Brutus go head to head‚ at Caesar’s funeral. They both give important and interesting speeches‚ revealing much about their character and personalities. Brutus appealed to the peoples logical mind‚ while Antony took a more emotional approach to persuade the people of Rome. When Brutus spoke at Caesar’s funeral‚ he appealed to the people’s logic. His speech was formal and more directed towards the Romans. He spoke to the audience with superiority
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far will one man go to get revenge on the people who did him wrong? This question is relevant because Antony is ready to take action on the conspirators to make them pay for what they have done. By using his own emotions‚ that now has gotten him one step close to getting revenge. Antony was very tactful by studying the psychological aspect of the commoners to sway them on his side. Also‚ Antony figured out ways to persuade the crowd by using fallacies‚ rhetorical devices‚ and appeals. From the
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dominance Mark Antony chooses to become a close ally to him. Cassius‚ Brutus‚ and the other conspirators however‚ plot Caesar’s demise. In the end‚ Mark Antony finds high esteem and the conspirators receive banishment and death. The play is an example‚ or maybe even a warning‚ that our actions and reactions have real effects. Brutus‚ Cassius‚ Casca‚ Cinna‚ Trebonius‚ and Cimber respond swiftly and without thought to Caesar’s rise and pay a heavy price for it in the end. Mark Antony sees the worth
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Caesar’s murderers. Antony starts by saying ‘If you have tears‚ prepare to shed them now.’ By beginning in a calm manner‚ it shows that he thinks this is a very sad moment‚ instead of making everyone angry. Also‚ the word ‘prepare’ is an effectively used word‚ as it is like an instruction for them that they must feel sorry. Antony then shows his personal bond to Caesar when he says‚ ‘Twas on a summer’s evening‚ in his tent‚ that day he overcame the Nervii.’ This shows that Antony and the people have
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Pathos‚ and Ethos. One major concern of Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar is about rhetoric‚ the skill of persuading people with words. Appeals to logos‚ pathos and ethos are effectively made to reveal the characters as seen in Cassius‚ Brutus and Mark Antony respectively throughout the play. In‚ Act III Shakespeare pits Mark Antony’s famous rhetorical speech‚ “Friends‚ Romans‚ and Countrymen” against Brutus’ “Romans‚ Countrymen‚ and Lovers”. The play is driven by Persuasion. Cassius convinces Brutus
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his campaigns against the republicans and Mark Antony will all be discussed in this essay. On the 15th March 44BC Brutus‚ Cassius and approximately 50 other senators murdered Julius Caesar by stabbing him to death. The motive of the murdering was to restore the Republic from the autocratic rule of Julius Caesar. Octavian did not learn that he was Caesar’s adopted heir until he returned to Italy. Despite the council of his parents not to challenge Antony and the senate‚ he pursued his intentions of
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