retreated from any involvement with Rome until 42 BCE after the Battle of Philippi. In this battle‚ the conspirators against Caesar were finally defeated‚ and Mark Antony was favored to be the next ruler over Octavian‚ Caesar’s adopted son‚ who also sought the
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thoroughly. In Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ Mark Antony’s funeral speech for Caesar persuaded the audience more effectively than Brutus’ speech because of his use of rhetorical devices such as logos‚ aposiopesis‚ anaphora. Although much of Mark Antony’s speech presents a plethora of pathos‚ he uses logos very well to justify how Caesar was a good man because when presented with the crown “he did thrice refuse.”(Act III Scene 2) Antony is confused that Brutus would say he was ambitious for
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In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ Decius Brutus and Mark Antony‚ both Roman Senators‚ eulogize Julius Caesar‚ each using a different technique and approach. Brutus‚ in a somewhat arrogant‚ to the point‚ eulogy‚ attempts to sway the people. He justifies conspiring against Caesar by stating that Caesar’s ambition would have hurt Rome. However‚ in Antony’s eulogy‚ he focuses on Caesar’s positive traits‚ and cunningly disproves Brutus’ justification for killing Caesar. The fickle Romans waver between leaders
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Cleopatra was beautiful and irresistible. She was a cultured woman who could speak many different languages‚ knew about geography and follow along with the best in politics. It was quite rare for a woman to be both educated and attractive in that time period. Therefore‚ It has being criticized for a thousand years that whether Cleopatra was a professional queen that know how to use her beauty to do everything for her beloved country or just a gorgeous woman who was easily and passionately in love
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Does Shakespeare depict Julius Caesar as a tyrant who deserved to be deposed because of his unconstitutional usurpation of power? William Shakespeare’s well-renowned play‚ The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ has led to centuries of controversial debate on the validity of tyrannicide based on his depiction of Julius Caesar. Some scholars have argued that Shakespeare intended to portray Caesar as a tyrant‚ while others believe he is acting as a just King. On one hand‚ it is difficult to assume that
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wanted and that it would help them. Brutus was an all around good guy as well and wanted to help the Roman people. His kindness was also triggered by his naivety. Brutus allowed Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral. Brutus said‚ “Do grace to Caesar’s corpse‚ and grace his speech tending to Caesar’s glories‚ which Mark Antony (By our permission) is allowed to make”(IIIii55-57).
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Caesar‚ Mark Antony is a perfect example of a good leader. Not only is he a confident and noble person‚ he is also persuasive and that helps in becoming a good leader. Antony would be a good leader of Rome because he is confident‚ noble‚ and persuasive. He never changes his mind when he makes a decision and that is good in a leader. When the triumvirate was making a list of people to kill‚ Antony came across the name of his nephew. Even though it was his nephew that he was killing‚ Antony said‚ "He
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Name_____________________________________ MULTIPLE CHOICE UNIT TEST 1 - Julius Caesar I. Matching/Identify _____ 1. Strato _____ 2. Lucilius _____ 3. Octavius _____ 4. Artemidorus _____ 5. Brutus _____ 6. Caesar _____ 7. Casca _____ 8. Calpurnia _____ 9. Mark Antony _____ 10. Portia _____ 11.Lepidus _____ 12. Decius _____ 13. Pindarus _____ 14. Cassius _____ 15. Soothsayer A. Captured by Antony’s soldiers‚ mistaken for Brutus B. Persuades Caesar to attend Senate meeting C. First to stab Caesar D. convinces
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Even though they loved each other‚ they were never married. [ But then it was rumored that Cleopatra was dead. Mark Antony loved her so much that when he thought she was dead he stabbed himself‚ but then finding out she was alive and died in Cleopatra’s arms]. Cleopatra realizing that Mark Antony was dead and she was going to be captured‚ so she decided to commit suicide. Cleopatra killed herself with an ASP bite( which is a very poisonous serpent )
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Examine the ability to make things happen by words alone. Rhetoric and Power is a theme well used in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Mark Antony deceives the conspirators into believing he is on their side when he discovers them with Julius’ corpse‚ Brutus’ speech after killing Julius Caesar makes the Romans believe Julius was a bad person‚ Mark Antony’s speech after Julius Caesar’s death makes the Romans furious at the conspirators. In the last two situations we see the point of view the
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