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    with his ability to please and play to the Roman masses‚ permitted his reign as ruler to be far more secure than Julius Caesar’s. Both leaders began their reign over Rome in a similar manner. While Julius took over Gaul at his initiation as a leader‚ Augustus took over Egypt in his corresponding commencement. They then continued to wage war against their respective partners in power; Julius against Pompey‚ and Augustus against Marc Antony. However‚ Augustus then began to differentiate himself from

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    Rhetoric in Julius Caesar

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    Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ rhetoric is exactly what Brutus and Mark Antony used to duke it out and to get their point across about Caesar’s death to the people of Rome. Seeking to gain their support and change their minds based on their rhetorical way with words. Let’s get it on! “If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar‚ this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less‚ but that I loved Rome more.” (3.2/ 19) Brutus tries to tell the people that he executed Caesar for their own

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    eagle (Sheldon). #4.Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River because he didn’t want to get prosecuted. Because he was a governor of Gaul‚ he was immune to being prosecuted; however the Senate feared he was becoming too powerful and ordered him to give up command of his army‚ resign as governor‚ and return to Rome. Caesar feared that if he were to do this‚ then his prosecution would be certain. By crossing the river‚ Caesar plunged the Roman Republic into a civil war. #5.Caesar was tall‚ handsome

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    Wendy Voong History 101 J.Duran 24 October 2014 The Assassination of Julius Caesar “The Assassination of Julius Caesar” by Michael Parenti goes into details about the events that lead up to the death of Caesar due to class conflicts. In 44 BC‚ the assassination of Julius Caesar was lead by conspiring members of the Roman senate who wanted to remove the dictator‚ who was increasingly acquiring power‚ and to revive the Republic government. Parenti’s book protests

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    Julius Caesar Based on true events from Roman history‚ Julius Caesar has become one of the most powerful and psychologically intriguing plays within the literary world. The play focuses on the struggle between friendship and power‚ both powerful and impactful forces within Caesar’s life. As the leader Julius Caesar continues to gain power and followers‚ he fails to realize the issues arising from those closest to him. The relationship between Caesar and his “trusted” friends are shown within

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    Julius Caesar’s propitious birth July 13‚ 100 B.C.‚ marked the commencement of a new chapter in Roman history. A politically proficient and well known leader of the Roman Republic; Julius Caesar significantly alters what is now known as the Roman Empire‚ by vastly expanding its geographic extent and establishing its imperial system. Julius Caesar is probably one of the most well know figures in history. Julius Caesar belonged to prestigious Julii Clan. Caesar was always one of the leading political

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    "A Poison Tree"; A Lesson Plan  I use the poem‚ "A Poison Tree". I took the poem together with some of the ideas about teaching it from the "RICH" anthology and teacher’s guide; created by Dr. Ora Zohar with Arleen Eidelman‚ Susan Haber and Aviva Pinchuk.(Published by The Ministry of Education/Hebrew University) I would like to thank Dr. Ora Zohar for her permission to use the material. Look at the following cartoon.       (source of cartoon; unknown) What do you see? What do you think the

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    Julius Caesar Monologue

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    15 March‚ 44 B.C. Lucius had just confirmed ‘tis now the morning‚ but I cannot tell the difference any longer. I had been at war with myself‚ having to endure countless of sleepless nights ever since Cassius incited me against Caesar. But‚ Caesar is mine own friend and benefactor‚ is he not?. He was the one who granted me amnesty‚ did he not? He was the one that allowed me to attain such high an office and lead a comfortable life‚ were he not? Furthermore‚ Rome is built on honour and staunchness

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    Julius Caesar Play

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    In play‚ Julius Caesar‚ it has strength that makes the play a famous play. In the play‚ we could understand characters emotion and behaviors clearly since it is in their own words instead of a narration. From the text from Cassius’s dialogue‚” For my part‚ I have walked about the streets‚ submitting me unto the perilous night.” we could emphasizes how Cassius is showing off to Casca the braveness he has. Another point would be the speeches that are introduce in the play. Another example would be

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    “Tragedy of Julius Caesar”‚ by William Shakespeare is all about. In the play Julius Caesar is the new ruler of Rome. Cassius‚ who is conspirator‚ does not want him to be ruler. So Cassius skillfully convinces Brutus that he would be a better ruler of Rome than Caesar. Cassius convinces Brutus by telling stories about Caesars personality flaws that make him a weak ruler and Brutus a better one. In the “Tragedy of Julius Caesar”‚ Cassius tries to convince Brutus to be King and to kill Caesar for the

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