international news coverage and countless internet postings. Most of the time‚ people look towards experts‚ when they try to explain the science behind why a certain event happened‚ but for a small and vocal segment of society‚ the “truth” is hardly that at all. Enter the conspiracy theorists. No matter how silly or factually incorrect they seem‚ conspiracy theories represent a very real strain of thought. Most of these theories involve politics such as President John F. Kennedy’s assassination or other
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Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ Brutus was convinced by Cassius that killing Caesar was a good idea for the good of Rome. So he kills Caesar at the crowning. After the killing of Caesar. Caesars death was seen as necessary for a variety of reasons. Brutus shows three different character traits stoic‚ manipulator‚ and orator. One character trait that Brutus shows a lot in this play is stoic. Brutus shows very little emotion when his wife Portia had died. (4.ii.147-149) Brutus: “No man bears sorrow better
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As the news of Caesar’s death reached the majority of Rome‚ people were shocked and wanted answers of his death. Which Brutus gave‚ and most of them seemed to agree. Brutus convinced them of how it was necessary for the betterment of Rome and its people. He spoke in a clear factual tone. However it seemed that there was more than what Brutus was letting on‚ like how he wanted the throne for himself. Then Mark Anthony comes in and convinces everyone to change their mind again surrounding Caesar’s
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looked at my reflection in the mirror‚ I recalled Cassius coming to me weeks ago about the heinous idea. “Brutus‚ please.” Cassius revered‚ as we walked home from the Pantheon. I stopped to think. Pausing for just a moment to remember all Caesar has done for me. “He’s like a brother to me‚ Cassius‚” I replied. “For the love of Zeus Brutus‚ think of what is best for Rome.” “But-” “No buts Brutus‚ the assassination will take place March 15.” Cassius
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This article talks about a concerned parent who has a son that wanted to dress like a princess for Halloween. She was concerned that people and other children would be judgmental of his choice of costume. The boy‚ Danny‚ did not want to dress like any characters most boys would choose‚ such as Peter Pan. Danny’s mom is not only concerned with the fact that he wanted to dress like a princess‚ but also that this phase is reaching the rest of his life as well. He likes many aspects that girls are associated
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Brutus is a complex character and a tragic hero. He is a noble man who was acknowledged by his enemy and by the people of Rome. However‚ his tragic flaw often lead him to make bad decisions and subsequently lead him to his death. Moreover‚ his bad decisions lead to the death and suffering of many others. In short‚ the character of Marcus Brutus from William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” was a good man with a tragic flaw who causes death and suffering to many people‚ including his own wife. Therefore
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The Burr conspiracy presented a lot of things in the new republic and its legal structure‚ both strengths and weaknesses. Andrew Burr took off on and expedition to capture New Orleans and take Mexico and turn them into his own form of government. Burrs trial obviously exposes many weaknesses within the legal structure of the United States. Burr committed an obvious act of treason against the United States government by taking it upon himself to seize territory for himself. Chief Justice Marshall
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I am writing to you in regard to the conspiracy theories surrounding Area 51‚ and the lack of evidence to support these conspiracies. The conspiracy theories are centered on the belief that there is extraterrestrial life within Area 51. People‚ who live around the area or were traveling have claim they saw unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the airspace above Area 51‚ especially during the 1950s and 1960s. The theory that UFOs and extraterrestrial life are located within Area 51 has been strengthen
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vocal than Brutus. He assassinates Caesar‚ pleads to the people for their support‚ and conducts war with Octavian and Marc Anthony. But is he virtuous? Brutus is not necessarily virtuous; he does all of these actions to gain glory and to show his virtue. Everyone should aspire to be virtuous. However‚ as seen by Marc Antony and Cassius manipulating Brutus and Brutus’s death‚ excessive pursuit of virtue can be
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Tragedy of Brutus After the murder of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus sets out to explain why the conspirators plotted against Caesar. He is there to shift the crowd to support the death of their beloved leader and to show them the good things that will result of Caesar’s demise. Brutus knows that the crowd is not on the side of the conspirators‚ so he knows he has to be cautious of how he gets their support. Brutus is worried about his public duty and is prepared to act for the common good of Rome. Brutus uses
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