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    Julius Caesar’s Mark Antony prevails as the master of persuasion through language. In a eulogy speech for the recently deceased Caesar‚ he expertly employs repetition‚ reverse psychology‚ and flattery to manipulate the minds and hearts of his audience. Mark Antony’s use of repetition showcases brilliant sarcasm. He utilizes the word “honorable” to describe Brutus and Cassius‚ two of Caesar’s assassins‚ on nine different occasions: “for Brutus is an honorable man” (3.2. 82)‚ “so are they all‚ all

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    Marc Antony in Act 3 Scene 2 of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare has a tough time to convince the Romans that what the conspirators did was wrong because of Brutus’s speech. However‚ Marc Antony uses a 3 step plan to gradually turn the crowd against the conspirators. Marc Antony is able to turn the crowd against the conspirators by using an effective use of language and persuasion. In the first part of Marc Antony’s oration he focuses on gaining the crowds trust as soon as he begins speaking

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    portraying her in Scene Three. Sandra: Of course. I can spare some time right now. What’s the issue? Mikaela: I have read the character list‚ and it describes Anna as a solemn and knowledgeable character. More specifically it states that Anna is “quiet‚ serious‚ highly intelligent and thoughtful. Compelled to tell her story.” I am just a bit worried that I am not capturing her as you intended when you composed her character. Sandra: Okay I think I can help you. In this scene‚ Anna is still developing

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    Act iii is a crucial scene in Julius Caesar‚ as in it are two significant events‚ the death of Caesar and Mark Antony’s speech at Caesars funeral. Before the third actAntonys role is minimal‚ but during this act he takes on a dominance that he maintains throughout the rest of the play. Antony‚ being Caesars right hand man‚ is loyal to him‚ and quickly grasps that he must deal with the conspirators. He takes advantage of Brutus’s gullibility in order to speak at Caesars funeral so that he can sway

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    Mark Antony Study Guide Character Overview Mark Antony is one of the many main characters in William Shakespeare’s world famous play ‘Julius Caesar’. In the play‚ he is a confident and devoted follower of Julius Caesar‚ and also his loyal friend. After the murder of Julius Caesar‚ Mark Antony sides with Octavius‚ Caesars nephew‚ to bring to justice the conspirators. Mark Antony is an accomplished soldier and a skilled leader. He is politically shrewd and he has the ability to use the power of

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    opportunity to experience the intense speeches after the death of Julius Caesar. The first speech at the funeral of Julius Caesar is given by a conspirator‚ Brutus‚ followed by the speech of Caesar’s right-hand man‚ Mark Antony. Mark Antony connects to the audience through emotion‚ while Brutus appeals to the logic of the audience. Similarly to Mark Antony and Brutus‚ former President Barack Obama gave a speech following the mass shooting that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary. All of these powerful

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    Marcus Antonius‚ commonly known in English as Mark Antony (Latin:M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·N)[note 1] (January 14‚ 83 BC – August 1‚ 30 BC)‚ was a Romanpolitician and general. As a military commander and administrator‚ he was an important supporter and loyal friend of his mother ’s cousin Julius Caesar. AfterCaesar ’s assassination‚ Antony formed an official political alliance with Octavian (the future Augustus) and Lepidus‚ known to historians today as the Second Triumvirate. The triumvirate broke up in

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    Scene AnalysisAct 3 Scene 1 Act 3Scene 1 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ written by William Shakespeare outlines significant aspects within the play‚ such as the fate or destiny of Romeo and the deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio. I will explore such themes of this momentous scene. The scene describes Benvolio and Mercutio wanting to retire due to the immense heat of the boiling sun‚ also implying that hot temperature would tend to create hot tempers! Although before doing so‚ they encounter Tybalt and

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    many turns and the most important of these is in act 3 scene II. As a pivotal scene in William Shakespeare’s play‚ audiences gain an understanding of the characters and their actions leading up to this point. Many of the themes in the play come to light in this scene as the plot gathers pace and it is for all these reasons I chose this scene. Our understanding of a text is greatly affected by the context in which scenes take place. Act 3 Scene 2 transpires after a series of turbulent events and

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    Act 2Scene 3  Romeo travels to the cell of Friar Laurence‚ who has been out in the fields all morning gathering herbs.. Cheerful and excited‚ Romeo greets the Friar and tells him of his new love and plans for marriage. Friar Laurence‚ who has been Romeo’s friend and confessor for some time‚ is confused and concerned about Romeo’s sudden change of heart. He exclaims "Holy Saint Francis‚ what a change is here!/Is Rosaline‚ that thou didst love so dear/So soon forsaken?" (II.iii.65-8). But Romeo

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