was killed by Brutus‚ his companion Antony had constructed a speech for the Romans about Caesar’s death. By comparing Brutus’ and Antony’s speeches‚ many rhetorical appeals and devices can be seen. Antony was able to gain the trust of the Romans by using Brutus’ loyalty to Caesar. The main goal of Antony’s speech is to persuade the plebeians that Caesar was not ambitious by using ethos and staying calm and emotional as he delivered his oration. Notably‚ when Antony conveyed his speech‚ he combined
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Brutus is tricked into the conspiracy by Cassius. Brutus never had any true motives behind killing Caesar. He just did it for fear he "would" become ambitious. After his death Antony even states‚ "This was the noblest Roman of them all. All the conspirators‚ save only he‚ /Did that they did in envy of great Caesar..." (5.5.68-70). On the other hand‚ Brutus hid his true feelings behind a mask. In his heart‚ Brutus knew that everyone
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people of Rome Caesar‚ “ ” very honorable man‚ that means well and carries only good intentions. Theo two characters deliver orations that are very appealing to the people of Pome Antony provideo a more effective rhetorical speech through his use of logo‚ and patho‚ Although Brutuo gave a stronger ethical appeal‚ Antony proved his worthiness as well. Brutus beging his opeech by telling the people "believe me for mine honor and have respect to mine honour" and asking to hold their opinion‚ until they
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Brutus & Julius Caesar The tragic hero archetype has been played with for as long as literature has been created‚ but no one had quite a spin on it like William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s tragic heroes were specifically designed to elicit pity and fear from the audience and to really feel their downfall. In Julius Caesar‚ the protagonist Brutus is a well-made example. But the character of which the play is named after is often not considered as one. Although the character of Julius Caesar does not
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Caesar is his best friend and Brutus loves him but he doesn’t want him to be King. “I’m afraid the people have made Caesar their King” (I.ii.81-82).Caesar may have rejected the crown three times that was offered to him from Antony but it made him look humble which made the people like him even more and definitely wanted him to be king. Brutus also knows Caesar has the potential to be dangerous‚ that is why he joins the conspirators. “Therefore we should liken him to a serpent’s
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Roman depictions demonstrate that Cleopatra created an extravagant spectacle of herself. She wore elaborate outfits and put on exotic displays of wealth. The passage from (Scott-Kilvert‚ 1965‚ p.25: Plutarch’s Life of Antony)‚ describes Cleopatra arriving to Cicilian to meet Antony‚ ‘in a barge with a poop of gold‚ its purple sails billowing in the wind’. Plutarch describes Cleopatra dressed as Venus‚ surrounded by a beautiful female crew‚ rich perfume wafting and music playing. The 1963 film is
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Marcus Brutus‚ it was a big sacrifice to him as well‚ seeing that he and Caesar were good friends. And that that proves just how noble his intentions were. That he would kill his own friend if it meant that others could be safe. Even his enemies (Mark Antony and Octavius Caesar) respected him for the honest man that they knew that he was. He did evil things‚ that that did not make him an evil man. It’s like the old saying: “It’s the thought that counts” Works Cited Shakespeare‚ William Julius
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There are many themes in Julius Caesar that stand out. One theme that stands out the most is pride. In Julius Caesar we can see that; Brutus‚ Cassius‚ and Caesar show signs of pride throughout the play. Brutus was full of pride after Cassius convinced him to join his group. Cassius tells him that he is just as powerful as Caesar. Cassius tells him all of these things and sends him letters from supporters. Brutus becomes prideful and willing to join Cassius and the others on their mission to kill
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Kady Hall Professor Robyn Fox English 1301 SHS 10 December 2012 Antony and Cleopatra Relevance to Humanity Human nature is indecisive‚ and weak. In Antony and Cleopatra this is shown all throughout the play. Very early you find out that the two lovers Antony and Cleopatra are volatile and degraded. In the first act you learn of Antony‚ once a brave war hero is now a man corrupted by his desires. He is one of three leaders of Rome‚ who is married to a woman named Fulvia but having an affair
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It is important to note that this extract from Plutarch’s ‘Life of Antony’ was written about one hundred years after the battle of Actium and the death of Antony and Cleopatra. ‘The work of ancient historians can seem to be a bit like a play or novel where what happens is often predetermined by the way the author has presented the make-up of his or her characters’ (Fear‚ 2008.P9) The extract begins by informing the reader that Antony’s armies have deserted him and joined Octavian – ‘the desertion
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