of those who came before them‚ and how they have inspired present day situations. "I shall begin with our ancestors: it is both just and proper that they should have the honor of the first mention on an occasion like the present." (Pericles "Funeral Oration") "Our fore fathers brought on this continent‚ a new nation‚ conceived in liberty‚ and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.(Lincoln " Gettysburg Address") Another thing recognized in both speeches is the fact that there
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and Pericles ’ Funeral Oration: Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” and Pericles’ “Funeral Oration” are two of the most memorable speeches given throughout history. On November 19‚ 1863‚ Abraham Lincoln delivered this speech amongst the American Civil War as a way to bring honor to those who died during the Battle of Gettysburg. At the end of 431 BC‚ Pericles delivered his famous Funeral Oration‚ to honor the dead soldiers of the Peloponnesian War‚ during an annual public funeral. There are many
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similar at all in my eyes. Brutus’s speech was trying to show the citizen’s that there was no harm in killing Julius Caesar‚ which there was. Brutus partially manipulates the citizens by saying how much he really loved Caesar‚ but loved the city of Rome even more. The citizens were moved by his speech because of how protected they felt by his words. Brutus talks good of Caesar‚ saying how there are tears for his love‚ joy for his fortune‚ honor for his bravery‚ but then death for his ambition. He
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Courteney Wiredu Mrs. Grillo ELA II Honors pd 6 16 April‚ 2017 Julius Caesar Essay Brutus vs Antony Characterization is a crucial part of Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar. He utilizes the characters to make the play more believable to the audience. Each person has a different personality‚ which makes them all unique. By putting careful thought into their words and actions‚ the characters are fully developed throughout the course of the play. This which adds to the plot because it makes the audience
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Brutus and Antony are both portrayed as above average orators in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ and they both use this skill to achieve there preplanned goals in there speeches. Brutus’s goal was to rationalize the assassination of Caesar and to convince the people that Brutus and his fellow conspirators were actually heroes for what they did. On the other hand Antony’s goal was to turn the people of Rome against the conspirators and to more brightly illuminate the good things that
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Is Brutus Noble? In Shakespeare’s play‚ “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”‚ there is a struggle of power between two very different mindsets. One is Mark Antony and the other is Octavius Caesar‚ who want revenge for the killing of Julius Caesar. The other is Marcus Brutus‚ who is trying to keep Rome a republic rather than a monarchy. Marcus Brutus is a very noble Roman in Shakespeare’s play. He is a highly respected man in the upper class of Roman society. At the end of the play‚ Mark Antony looks at
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- In “Pericles Funeral Oration”‚ the illustrious politician creatively uses the three artistic proofs when he eulogizes the Athenian government and the those fallen in the war. He speaks of the Athenian democracy as a shining beacon to the other poleis since it is no respecter of man‚ but seeks after what is fair‚ right‚ and just. “…class consideration not being allowed to interfere with merit; nor again does poverty bar the way…” (2.43). For it is at the cost of those who so gallantly gave their
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The well-being of a society is enhanced when many of its people question authority. Originated from Ancient Greece‚ modern civilization tends to glorify democracy over authoritarianism. Thus‚ people are drawn to express their opinion about the way their rulers lead their societies. While questioning authority could be regarded as confusing and dangerous for a country’s stability‚ conscious authority questioning improves significantly government’s policies and then‚ people’s welfare. North
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Close Reading: Shakespeare `Julius Caesar` III. 2 lines 11- 48 (Brutus) Julius Caesar is an historical tragedy‚ written by Shakespeare in 1599. Set in ancient Rome it depicts the rise and fall of an emperor and a time of vast political change. Presenting a tale of manipulation and a struggle for power Shakespeare uses the uses the art of the orator and rhetoric to describe key moments in Rome’s history. Structurally central to the play is Act III‚ scene 2‚ as it is at this pivotal moment‚ after
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Comparing Pericles’ Funeral Oration to Sogoyewapha ’s Appeal to the Preservation Culture After the Peloponnesian War‚ Pericles delivered an oration to celebrate the soldiers who had died in battle. Similarly‚ Sogoyewapha’s oration delivered at the council of chiefs of the Six Nations to celebrate their religion. Both orations give an understanding of the inner workings of government in ancient Athens and in the aboriginal nation. The approach that will be applied to analyze the orations will be Burke’s
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