FUNERAL DECLAMATION IN SHAKESPEARE’S “JULIUS CAESAR” “What we learn through pleasure‚ we never forget” (A.Mercier)‚ while “Pleasure is the flower that passes‚ remembrance‚ the lasting perfume” (Jean de Boufflers). Some scenes in literature stick in the mind well‚ even after the book goes back to the
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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 times during his speech. Antony is credible because he was Caesar’s friend. In the play‚ he states‚ “He was my friend‚ faithful and just to me.” (3.2.87). This statement
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Cleopatra VII: The Life and Death of a Pharaoh Cleopatra was born to Ptolemy XII (or Autles) and his sister Cleopatra Tryphaena in 69 B.C. She was one of six children-Cleopatra VI (who disappeared sometime between 58 B.C.- 55B.C.)‚ Berenice IV‚ Ptolemy XIII‚ Ptolemy XIV‚ and Arsinöe IV. Though born a member of Egyptian royalty‚ she was Greek and Macedonian by blood. She and her siblings were well learned from the library in Alexandria‚ despite custom that women should not be educated. She spoke
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believing that Antony is only “ A limb of Caesar‚” when Cassius wants Caesar and Antony to “Fall together”(2.1.23). Not only does Brutus let Antony live‚ he also lets this skilled orator speak at Caesar’s funeral. Antony sways the crowd. At first‚ they are praising Brutus and the conspirators‚ but once Antony has finished the people think that “They are traitors”(3.2.48). Brutus is foolishly trusting in Antony. Brutus lets Caesar’s friend talk to the people even when there are clues that Antony has not
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Reading Brutus: Marcus Brutus is by definition‚ an ‘honourable man’‚ yet the play Julius Caesar poses the question; how can such an honourable man commit such a dishonourable act as murder? This ambiguity is tracked throughout the play as Brutus‚ a man who is constantly ‘with himself at war’ (I‚ ii‚ 51) attempts to convince himself that he acts ‘for the good of Rome’ (3‚ ii‚ 45). But the question is not whether Brutus has managed to convince himself of his nobility‚ but whether he has managed
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Timed-Write In Act III scene ii of Julius Caesar‚ Antony delivers his famous funeral speech to the citizens of Rome. In his speech he utilizes ethos‚ logos‚ and pathos to sway the Plebeians against Marcus Brutus’s speech vilifying Caesar‚ moments before. Using the Short Analytic Essay format (Intro with Thesis‚ Body Paragraph‚ Conclusion) analyze one of these persuasive techniques utilized by Antony and explain how and why the information was included into Antony’s memorable address; what effect
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was the newest member there. When Caesar is dead‚ Antony requests that if could do a speech in his funeral. Brutus answers him by saying “You shall speak/ in the same pulpit whereto I am going/ after my speech is ended” (III.i.249-251). Brutus could have said no to Antony because Antony can say bad things about the conspirators but he let Antony do his speech and took the risk. He lets him because Brutus understands that that is the only way Antony can say goodbye to his friend‚ Caesar. Brutus wasn’t
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cunning and powerful that it caused the crowd’s loyalties to sway. Prior to Marc Antony’s oration the crowd favored Brutus and the conspirators. However‚ Marc Antony’s compelling discourse caused the plebeians to support him‚ and not Brutus. Marc Antony used three literary devices during his funeral oration‚ rhetorical question‚ sarcasm‚ and repetition‚ to successfully persuade the crowd. Although the crowd was supportive of the conspirators after Brutus’s speech‚ Marc Antony’s use of sarcasm in
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himself. Then Mark Anthony comes in and convinces everyone to change their mind again surrounding Caesar’s death‚ that it was wrong and they were being manipulated‚ explaining how Caesar only wanted best of Rome. Though we don’t know the legitimacy of his words‚ he was emotionally distressed and some could argue that it clouded his judgement. Also the repetition of his argument doesn’t really help either for his argument. However Mark Antony seems to have a more compelling argument. Mark Anthony is
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Blood Imagery in Julius Caesar "Thematic patterns of fire and blood‚ with their vivid imagery‚ are among the most immediately noticeable in the play." (McMurty‚ 67) In Julius Caesar‚ the image of blood introduces the idea of violence into the readers mind. The fluidly creates a sinister mood‚ contributes to characterization‚ foreshadows‚ and reinforces the theme of politics. This sinister mood is almost always means of foreshadowing. Blood appears in two forms in the play. Blood in the body‚ and
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