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Brutus And Cassius Antony And Octavius
1,908 words... ind. He, unlike other men, is constant. They all stab Caesar at Cassius's word. His final words are "Et tu Brute" meaning "you too Brutus?" The conspirators celebrate, and assure the senators they mean no one else harm. Casca and Brutus mention that they have done Caesar a favor by cutting short the time he will fear death. Cassius and Brutus predict that Caesar's death will be acted out many centuries in the future. A servant of Antony's asks if Antony can talk to Brutus. Brutus says that's...
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Brutus Is An Honorable Man People Of Rome
3,651 words... sts that the male characters in the play, even though they call on their ancestry and on the ideas of strength and honour, do so in a dishonorable cause. Still, she is a woman, and even though she is so father and so husbanded, she is unable to stem the flow of blood that the conspirators have begun If Portia is noble, Calphurnias, Caesars wife, suffers greatly in comparison. She is not so well-husbanded, for here Caesar shows himself to be weak and superstitious. Still, there is truth in Ca...
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Self Concepts In Julius Caesar
1,365 wordsAll people have definite concepts of self. In different situations, one may feel short, tall, smart, slow, fast, talkative, reserved, etcetera's. These self-concepts are usually very different than how others opinions of us. Depending on one's actions, words or even tone of voice, one may misrepresent oneself and be misinterpreted. One may be so arrogant or so humble that they prevent themselves from seeing themselves through others' eyes. In William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, two main ch...
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Antony And Octavius Mark Antony
770 wordsThe Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a play about loyalty, betrayal, love, and deception. There are many characters with fairly in-depth personalities. Some of the main characters are Cassius, the crafty, deceptive, witty man who is the leader of the conspiracy that killed Caesar. Brutus, the noble, honest, honorable man who is one of the key members of the conspiracy. There is also Antony, who is Caesars right hand man. He is shrewd and ruthless man, willing to do anything to get revenge for Caesars...
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Julius Caesar Friendship Theme
754 wordsWilliam Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, the theme of friendship would prove to be a very delicate and manipulative element. This element would be the very entity that would seal Julius Caesars fate. Brutus, Decius, and all the other conspirators would use this to their power, and to Julius weakness. Friendship was used as a cover to blind Julius from the truth, from the plots against him. Flattery along with manipulation was used as a way of persuasion to soothe any feelings of doubt or wearin...
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Act 3 Scene 2 Scene 2 Line
892 wordsPersuasion The evil that men do lives after them, / the good is oft interred with their bones (Act 3, Scene 2, Line 76). Simply put, after a mans death, only the evil that he did is remembered; the good is often forgotten. However, Antony's persuasive speech at Caesars funeral is one to be remembered. After Brutus oration, the plebeians thought Caesar was a tyrant and that Brutus did right to kill him. Antony convinces the plebeians that Caesars death was unmerited, and that the conspirators sho...
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Speech Analysis Of Marc Antony In Julius Caesar
567 wordsIn Antony's funeral oration, he abides by his agreement with Brutus not to place blame on the conspirators. However, he manages to turn the mob against the conspirators. How does he do this? Use examples from the speech to support your answers. Antony uses many rhetorical tricks to persuade the people to go against the conspirators and support him and Caesar's goals. Marc Antony is a respectable man and is himself honorable, but most importantly he has mastered the art of rhetoric. Antony states...
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People Of Rome Good Of Rome
659 wordsIn the play Julius Caesar there is a group of men who want to overthrow Caesar because they oppose his leadership and they feel that it would benefit Rome to kill him. Included in this group is a man named Brutus. Brutus is a very honorable man, but even so he still takes part in the conspirators plan. However, he only seeks to kill Caesar for the good of Rome. After the killing of Caesar takes place, Antony, Caesars close advisor, confronts the conspirators. He cordially shakes their hand, whic...
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Brutus And His Troops Streets Of Rome Caesar
628 wordsCaesar was the powerful ruler of Rome. One of his dearest friends was a man named Marcus Brutus. Brutus was a loyal friend, and was always true to his country. But when Brutus is facing a dilemma in which case he is torn between the life of his friend and what is better for the city of Rome. With Brutus being a true Roman he chooses the death of his friend. With Brutus joining the conspirators, who are plotting against Caesar, they are now even more powerful and can influence the people easier. ...
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Point Of View Julius Caesar
1,428 wordsIn the play Julius Caesar, the tragedy of the play was directed mainly at a one specific character, Marcus Brutus. Brutus was the tragic hero of the play, because of his idealistic and pragmatic qualities. The mindset that Brutus possessed only allowed him to see the world and its people from one point of view. This point of view allowed him to make judgments that assumed only the best of people. This tragic weakness resulted in many errors throughout the play. The major incidences such as decis...
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Brutus And Cassius Antony And Octavius
1,876 wordsAct I This first Act contains only three scenes, but each are important for many reasons. It begins with two tribunes, Flavius and Murellus, who scold commoners who parade down the street to celebrate Caesars victory over Pompey. The two tribunes shame the commoners for celebrating the death of one of Romes former leaders, and they depart solemnly. On February 15 th the festival of Lupecalia is celebrated, and Caesar arrives in the city along with Antony and Brutus. A soothe sayer approaches Cae...
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Brutus And Cassius Kill Antony
608 wordsThe Fatal Errors of Brutus William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is built upon the six lethal mistakes that Brutus unknowingly performs. Brutus believes he uses wise judgment and cunning skill in his plans to prevail over Caesar. There are three errors that seem to be the most significant. They are refusing to take an oath, not killing Antony and allowing Antony to speak at Caesars funeral. The plot against Caesar is first devised by Cassius, who slowly allows Brutus to take over th...
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Iambic Pentameter Julius Caesar
1,282 words1. ) Julius Caesar JULIUS Caesethe great philosopher Aristotle makes the distinction between comedy and tragedy. Aristotle defines tragedy as a tragic character falling from a high place in society due to a flaw they possess and provides an insight into human existence. He defines comedy as any story that begins in adversity and ends in optimism. Shakespeare offers his own six elements to a tragedy; a tragic hero, conflicts (internal and external), humor, the supernatural, revenge, and chance ha...
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Play Julius Caesar Played An Important Role
1,057 wordsShakespeare's Julius Caesar Assignment 3. Explain why the following minor characters are important to the play Julius Caesar: Calpurnia, Portia, The Soothsayer, Decius, Cinna, the Poet, Artemidorus In Julius Caesar there were many important characters throughout the play like Caesar, Brutus and Mark Antony. These characters were the main part of the story line and made the story line work. Like any other play there also needs to be minor characters to help let the play flow smoothly and make it ...
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State Of Mind Antony
1,049 wordsMark Antony 9; The character of Mark Antony from Shakespeare? s play Julius Caesar may be viewed as simply the confident and devoted supporter of Julius Caesar. On the contrary, Antony presents the qualities of a shrewd flatterer, a ruthless tyrant, as well as a loyal follower. Antony? s characteristics will change as the play progresses. He will begin using flattery to get what he wants, but he will eventually depend on his powerful relentlessness. Furthermore, Antony uses these various attr...
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Act Iii Scene Act Ii Scene
1,375 wordsAll people have definite concepts of self. In different situations, one may feel short, tall, smart, slow, fast, talkative, reserved, etcetera's. These self-concepts are usually very different than how others opinions of us. Depending on ones actions, words or even tone of voice, one may misrepresent oneself and be misinterpreted. One may be so arrogant or so humble that they prevent themselves from seeing themselves through others eyes. In William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, two main char...
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Brutus And Cassius Julius Caesar
1,264 wordsIn Shakespeare s tragedy Julius Caesar, the use of diverse leaders plays an important role in the plot, showing vividly how strong personalities conflict. This is the case with Brutus and Cassius, the two leaders among the several conspirators. The story of Julius Caesar is set in ancient Rome during a time when Julius Caesar is to become king. This, however, angers Cassius, a nobleman, and he plots with Brutus and others to kill him before he becomes king. They do just that, justifying their ac...
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Antony Speech Quot Iv
716 wordsMark Antony's Speech In William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Antony confronts a crowd that is against him and on the side of the conspirators who just killed Caesar. In order to turn the crowd to his side; Antony uses rhetorical questions, appeals, and irony in his speech to the people. Without breaking his word not to wrong the conspirators, Antony indirectly persuades the crowd that the conspirators were wrong in killing Caesar and that Caesars death should be avenged. The use of rhetorical qu...
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Antony Speech Rhetorical Questions
698 wordsMark Antony's Speech In William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Antony confronts a crowd that is against him and on the side of the conspirators who just killed Caesar. In order to turn the crowd to his side; Antony uses rhetorical questions, appeals, and irony in his speech to the people. Without breaking his word not to wrong the conspirators, Antony indirectly persuades the crowd that the conspirators were wrong in killing Caesar and that Caesars death should be avenged. The use of rhetorical qu...
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End Of Act Ii Control Of His Emotions
2,148 wordsIn the play Julius Caesar, the tragedy of the play was directed mainly at a one specific character, Marcus Brutus. Brutus was the tragic hero of the play, because of his idealistic and pragmatic qualities. The mindset that Brutus possessed only allowed him to see the world and its people from one point of view. This point of view allowed him to make judgments that assumed only the best of people. This tragic weakness resulted in many errors throughout the play. The major incidences such as decis...
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