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    Caesar.  Even though Caesar was his friend‚ Brutus’ loyalty as a Roman citizen came first.  Brutus’ tragic flaw is that he is not a very good judge of character‚ and he trusts Cassius.  He also underestimates Marc Antony and allows him to speak to the crowd after Caesar’s death.  Although Antony does as promised in that he does not say anything derogatory against the conspirators‚ his use of verbal irony and dramatic actions turns the crowd into an angry mob.  When Brutus finally realizes his role in

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    Within each person lies a inner difference that can change with true reason on what they believe in. Brutus and Cassius had a very strong relationship in what they believe in. This relationship soon on has a drastic complication. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ by William Shakespeare‚ demonstrates that outside political views can greatly affect personal relationships by creating tension due to disagreements and public opposition. Brutus and Cassius have a very intermittent relationship. This shows

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    In the play Julius Caesar‚ two men‚ Brutus and Antony‚ each give a powerful oration. In Brutus’ speech he discusses the reasons he should kill Caesar (who was a roman general and a senator)‚ calling him a poisonous snake and a serpent’s egg that was ready to hatch. Brutus was afraid that Caesar would become a dictator. He thought it would be best for the people if Caesar was murdered before he could become king. Brutus explicitly said he had no personal reason to strike Caesar but it was all in the

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    Noah Clinton Writing and Lit. Studies Dr. Sobiech 11-18-14 The Adventures of...Racism? There are many different opinions about the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain‚ some are positive‚ others aren’t. It seems as if one of the main controversies is whether or not the novel should be taught in schools due to conflicting perceptions of the book. In the two articles “Why Huck Finn Belongs in Classrooms” by Jocelyn Chadwick who is an assistant professor at the Harvard Graduate School

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    Augustus has officially restored the Republic (27 BC) and resigned his position as consul‚ instead holding office as Tribune of the Plebs. The Augustan version of the battle of Actium is one that is displayed by the three passages. They see Octavian and Antony facing each other as men equal in stature and skill‚ and the subsequent battle one of epic proportions fought with skill and courage‚ qualities that were the backbone of Rome’s magnificence. We see Antony’s triumphs as a General lauded and the focus

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    him to make miscalculations: wanting to curtail violence‚ he ignores Cassius’s suggestion that the conspirators kill Antony as well as Caesar. In another moment of naïve idealism‚ he again ignores Cassius’s advice and allows Antony to speak a funeral oration over Caesar’s body. As a result‚ Brutus forfeits the authority of having the last word on the murder and thus allows Antony to incite the plebeians to riot against him and the other conspirators. Brutus later endangers his good relationship with

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    Julius Caesar In the tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Shakespeare created characters with a range of traits. The main characters each had their own strengths‚ weaknesses‚ and struggles. Brutus‚ Cassius‚ Caesar‚ and Antony are diverse in their leadership skills. Each one would make a different kind of ruler of Rome. Cassius would be the worst ruler. He is more of a villain than a hero. From the beginning‚ Shakespeare portrays him as an envious man. Caesar notes how “lean and hungry” Cassius looks‚

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    McKettrick 2 Mark Twain’s use of irony to express a better sense humor is displayed in many of his short stories. Such as “Luck”‚ in this story a clergyman explains how the “hero” was able to make mistakes and receive commendations and medals because acts of stupidity turned into acts of military intelligence. “He was appointed an officer‚ a captain of all things” (Twain‚ “Luck”)‚ the clergyman said for the reason that the stupid “hero” that had barely made it through basic training was appointed

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    veterans • Frosty reception from Antony‚ who denied access to C fortune. O borrowed money to pay off C bequest to the Roman people and celebrate games → increase pop. • Filial piety = loyalty to father‚ family and ancestors • The games coinage with image of comet which confirms Caesar’s divine status → made Oct ‘divus filius’ → son of god Impact on Rome: • Upset‚ C was pop by Rome • Initially calm‚ C assassins expected normal government to resume. Antony and Marcus Lepidus remained untouched

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    Miah Archambault Traits that an individual personify do not make one to be perfect. Others can dream of such person‚ but everyone has flaws. Humans have flaws‚ as there is a need for heroes. An idealistic hero is best known as the Shakespearean tragic hero. A tragic hero has goals involving choices and be a man of great and admirable stature. During 44 BC‚ Julius Caesar ruled the Roman Republic into the powerful Roman Empire. Before Caesar’s rule‚ he left Rome for military services‚ and returned

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