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    Caesar because he thought that if Caesar became king‚ he would forget who his real friends are and he would not pay attention to them. He also thought that Caesar would become too powerful and therefore did not want him to be king. This is shown when Portia says‚ "…Brutus hath a suit / that Caesar will not grant…" (2.4.41-42). Although Brutus had a clear conscience‚ the people of Rome did not. This eventually led to Brutus being driven out of Rome by the citizens. Not being associated with Rome anymore

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    proven to be strong‚ smart‚ and successful leaders. Many countries have named woman presidents‚ Queens‚ and other positions of political power. For example Ireland’s President Mary McAleese‚ Finland’s President Tarja Halonen‚ Jamaica’s Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller‚ and United Kingdom of Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II. Although it is very impressive to watch the way Mrs. Clinton has handled her last five years as a cool headed senator. As well as the fact that the right woman could and would

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    In theory‚ the means at which one creates will lead to a justifiable ending. This concept of the ends justifying the means may simply be a way for individuals to excuse their negative actions by claiming that they were necessary to bring about a greater good. Ayn Rand‚ a Russian-born philosopher made a rather intellectual remark that‚ “The end does not justify the means. No one’s rights can be secured by the violation of the rights of others.” After all‚ isn’t it hypocritical to invalidate someone’s

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    Julius Caesar Essay By Anonymous “Hold thou my sword hilts whilst I run on it” (5.5.32). Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is a tragedy about the details surrounding the death of Caesar and the deaths of the conspirators. This tragedy involves a tragic hero‚ a hero whose strengths cause his downfall. The tragic hero is Brutus because he is virtuous‚ his morals cause him to kill Caesar‚ and his morals ultimately kill him. In the beginning of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus was known

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    Julius Caesar Exam Revie Act 1 Scene 1 Loyalty ! What To Know:! • A tribune is an appointed officer in Rome to protect the rights of communists. They were more on Pompey’s side.! • Flavius and Marullus are both tribunes. ! • A cobbler is a person who fixes shoes for a living
 ! Summary:! - The citizens have taken a day off to celebrate Caesar’s success & welcome Caesar to Rome - 2 tribunes‚ Flavius and Marullus‚ are angry because the citizens are celebrating (they see it

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    Many people are villainous in the way they behave. Their villainous acts may be attributed to their desire to destroy others and in turn elevate themselves to a higher financial or social level. However‚ the root cause of their villainy may be a response to the treatment they have endured at the hands of others. In short‚ they have been taught villainy‚ rather than it being an integral part of their personality. In such instances‚ revenge can be a key motivator in inspiring them to act in a villainous

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    in c. 1598 when Portia and Nerissa have to dress up as men so that they can enter the court room to help Antonio because woman are not allowed to enter courtrooms along with many other public places men had deemed unbefitting for woman. Portia says‚ “And wear my dagger with a braver grace and speak between the change of man and boy with a reed voice‚ and turn two mincing steps into a manly stride‚ and speak of frays.” Another example of this in the Merchant of Venice is when Portia is talking to Nerissa

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    POLIGOV HW2

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    POLIGOV – MIDTERM F / DGE01 / 2:40- 5:40/ A917 Guinto‚ Deanne S. January 30‚ 2015 De Castro‚ Leon Ms. Portia Elaine Bismonte Odiamar‚ Xavier Fuentebella‚ Carl ASSIGNMENT#1 TAKE-HOME ACTIVITY #1/Graded Recitation #1 “Political Ideas/Theories and Their Philosophers” St. Augustine “The City of God” St. Augustine of Hippo was born on the 13th of November 345 in Thagaste‚ the modern day city of Souk Ahras in Algeria. He died at the age of 76 on the 28th of August 430 in

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    Caesar’. This showed that whatever Caesar believes‚ Antony would follow. Brutus was loyal to Rome‚ which was the main reason for the removing of Caesar as he did not want Rome to become a tyranny. Another act of loyalty shown in the play was when Portia; the wife of Brutus kills herself. She would rather die than live without her husband. In my opinion‚ the power of oratory was by far the most effective theme. The characters in this play were very skilled orators. Brutus’ speech at

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    Merchant of Venice

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    makes Zooey The right person to play the role of nerissa. her tact and wisdom help to diffuse recent trouble in relationship. Zooey’s open mind today Portrays Portia’s lady-in-waiting and confidante in the merchant of venice. Carla Bruni as Portia Carla radiates reliability and consistency. People trust Carla and feel secure with her judgment. Carla is seen as a cornerstone of a business and is relied upon to do her work efficiently and expertly. She has strength and respectability. Carla

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