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Scarlet Pimpernel Playing Cards
1,094 wordsIn Chapter One, the aristocrats, traitors to France, were trying to get through the Barricades so they would no longer have to be slaves of the king. Many, though, would get caught, go to trial, and be sent to the guillotine. In order to aid this awful fate, they would try to disguise themselves to get through. Men dressed as women, children as beggars, etc. Sergeant Bibot, who protected the West Gate Barricade, would catch almost everyone. At one point, though, so many people had escaped that t...
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Save His Life Measure For Measure
1,003 words... d Cleopatra's relationship tries to help Antony see what the reality is. Cleopatra is a real distraction for Antony and many of his followers see this as a downfall and disassociate from Antony, Enobarbus is the only person who is staying loyal to Antony (against his better judgement). He knows that Antony is going down but he will not leave him. It is not until Antony decides to fight out of anger rather than reason that Enobarbus decides to abandon Antony. As far as Enobarbus is concerned,...
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The Character Of Mark Antony
625 wordsMark Antony, in the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, was a brave, intelligent, pleasure-loving, and cunning man. He was loyal to his friend, Caesar, whom he considered a true friend. He looked at life as a game in which he had a signified part to play, and played that part with excellent refinement and skill. Antony was devoted and preferred to be dependent upon Julius Caesar since he rather have enjoyed life than to claim the highest position in the government. He wanted the crown to be given...
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Play Julius Caesar Brutus And Mark Antony
325 wordsIn William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar, there is a major difference between two of the characters, Brutus and Mark Antony. Brutus was very honorable and Antony was very persuasive. When Brutus spoke at Caesar's funeral, he appealed to the people's logic and Antony spoke to the emotions of the people. Antony is very smart and uses his brain frequently during the play and Brutus is very naive about many of things. Brutus was very honorable and Antony was very persuasive. Brutus was very hono...
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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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Antony And Cleopatra Julius Caesar
473 wordsMarc Antony, Military Leader Born: 83 B. C. Birthplace: Rome Died: 30 B. C. (suicide) Best Known As Cleopatra's ill-fated lover Latin name: Marcus Antonius Marc Antony was a general in the army that Julius Caesar ruled. Mark Antony was a part of an old aristocratic family in Rome. When he was 25 he joined the army and served honourably in Palestine and Egypt. After he joined Julius Caesar in Gaul and became one of his lieutenants. Because Marc was close to Julius he was appointed to different ty...
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Brutus And Mark Antony Brutus Speech
737 wordsESSAY CONTRASTING SPEECHES OF BRUTUS AND MARK ANTONY Both Brutus and Mark Antony have two entirely different purposes and agendas in each of their speeches to the Roman citizens. Brutus aim is to convince the throng of restless Romans that Rome has been saved thanks to the gallant conspirators for slaying the avaricious, power-hungry, Caesar. However, Antony, a loyal friend of Caesars, wants to show Brutus and the conspirators for what they really are: nothing but savage murderers who killed Cae...
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Julius Caesar Loved Caesar
846 wordsIn Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Decius Brutus and Mark Antony, both Roman Senators, eulogize Julius Caesar, each using a different technique and approach. Brutus, in a somewhat arrogant, to the point, eulogy, attempts to sway the people. He justifies conspiring against Caesar by stating that Caesars ambition would have hurt Rome. However, in Antony's eulogy, he focuses on Caesars positive traits, and cunningly disproves Brutus justification for killing Caesar. The fickle Romans waver between lea...
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Antony And Cleopatra True Love
1,217 wordsAfter the Cleopatra II. Summary: After the completion of the book, it had let me to believe the book was written for the general audience. Although the author provided many resources, the information was taken from literature that was written during the time. Therefore, some of the quotes were biased either against or favored Cleopatra. For an example of bias against her, the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus called her a wicked creature, who was a slave to her lusts, but she still imagined that...
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Ptolemy Xiii Ptolemy Xiv
1,116 wordsCleopatra Last of the Ptolemies Cleopatra was the name of the seven queens of ancient Egypt+s Ptolemaic dynasty. The most famous, by far, was Cleopatra VII. Her extraordinary efforts to revive Ptolemy power through her forceful personality and political skill, and the romantic liaisons with prominent Romans that this policy involved, have been the subject of much literature, including Shakespeare+s Antony and Cleopatra, and in modern day movies and television. She is depicted as a playful, self ...
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Ptolemy Xiii Ptolemy Xiv
1,112 wordsCleopatra was the name of the seven queens of ancient Egypt+s Ptolemaic dynasty. The most famous, by far, was Cleopatra VII. Her extraordinary efforts to revive Ptolemy power through her forceful personality and political skill, and the romantic liaisons with prominent Romans that this policy involved, have been the subject of much literature, including Shakespeare+s Antony and Cleopatra, and in modern day movies and television. She is depicted as a playful, self centered political vixen of the ...
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Returned To Rome Queen Of Egypt
1,712 wordsCleopatra is a throne name to many queens from Macedonia who ruled in Egypt. The most famous of these women was Cleopatra VII. She was the daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes, King of Egypt. Cleopatra VII lived from 69 - 30 B. C. and reigned as queen of Egypt from 51 - 30 B. C. (Encyclopedia Encarta 99). Cleopatra is said to be far from beautiful, despite her glamorous image today. Her picture on ancient coins made her look like she had a long hooked nose and masculine features. She is also said to ...
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Tragedy Of Julius Caesar Ides Of March
2,676 wordsShakespeare, William The Tragedy of Julius Caesar The Playwright and His Times: The play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, was written by William Shakespeare. He was baptized on April 26, 1564 in Stratford-on- Avon, which was a small town some hundred miles from London. It is believed that he was born a few days before he was baptized so his birthday is celebrated on April 23. Ironically he died on that date in 1616. During Shakespeare's time he married a woman named Anne Hathaway. They gave birth ...
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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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Caesar Death Fellow Man
765 wordsAs shown in many previous examples, at the time of his murder Caesar was very popular among the common people he ruled. However, they are also very open to suggestion, and can have their opinion of the their leaders changed quite easily. After Caesar is murdered, and Brutus tells the people of his death, they lavish praise on Brutus, forgetting their previous loyalties. Thus Marc Antony must find a way to sway their opinions back, to get Caesar back in their favour, without directly offending an...
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Mark Antony Brutus Made
1,166 wordsFrom reading the play, Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, I can affirm that Marcus Brutus made several errors of judgement, all in different situations, which ultimately lead to his death. I can also state that Brutus, whom Mark Antony described as the noblest Roman of them all, failed to carry out his promise (which was essentially freedom) to Rome. Brutus errors of judgement played a large part in the failure of the conspirators, and his own death. Many times his ego and his self-image sto...
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Julius Caesar Killing Caesar
781 wordsIn Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Decius Brutus and Mark Antony, both Roman Senators, characterize Julius Caesar, each using a different technique. Brutus attempts to sway the people. He justifies against Caesar by stating that Caesars desires would have hurt Rome. However, in Antony's opinion, he focuses on Caesars positive traits, and Brutus disproves justification for killing Caesar. Some Romans may know how Julius Caesar was murdered, but the Romans can t decide who should replace Caesar, Anto...
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Brutus And Mark Antony People Of Rome
752 wordsCaesars Funeral Speeches Justification versus Manipulation In William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, one of the most important and significant orations are the funeral speeches given by both Brutus and Mark Antony. At first glance, the funeral speeches seem to have no true significant meaning. However upon further investigation it is established that the speeches ultimately serve as the basis for the final outcome of the play. By exploring the speeches of both Brutus and Mark Antony we are able to...
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Marc Antony Funeral Speech
447 wordsMarc Antony: A Living Teeter-Totter Throughout Shakespeare? s play Julius Caesar we see a contrast of personalities come from one of the minor characters, Marc Antony. One of which is compassionate and impulsive; the other is in complete control of his emotions at all times. One can cry over the death of his dear friend, Caesar; the other condemns his peers to death without batting an eyelash. One makes a powerful political speech with perfect understanding of human nature; the other can be so m...
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Brutus And Mark Antony People Of Rome
711 wordsIn William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, one of the most important and significant parts in the play is the funeral speech given by both Brutus and Mark Antony. At first, the funeral speeches seem to have no true significant meaning. However in further investigation it is established that the speeches ultimately serve as the basis for the final outcome of the play. By exploring the speeches of both Brutus and Mark Antony we are able to focus on the important details which alter one from the other...
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