The theme of betrayal is portrayed quite clearly in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. It is made evident from the very beginning that Caesar has many enemies, and these enemies are indistinguishable…
As a tragic hero Brutus possesses a flaw of naivety. Brutus is too trusting in others, such as the conspirators. The conspirators believed that Caesar was too ambitious and that they should kill him for the good of Rome, themselves and for their own personal benefit. Brutus trusted that they were conspiring to kill him for the sake of Rome. (Quote). He was also naïve by letting Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral. Brutus believed that Antony would praise Caesar at his funeral and follow the rules that he was given. Brutus trusted him and by letting him speak Antony turned all the Romans against him. Antony sparked a civil war by convincing the Romans that the conspirators that they did wrong. Since Antony turned all the Romans against him, he…
In 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 Caesar's ambition would have hurt Rome. However, in Antony's eulogy, he focuses on Caesar's positive traits, and cunningly disproves Brutus' justification for killing Caesar. The fickle Romans waver between leaders, responding emotionally, rather than intellectually, to the orators.<br><br>Brutus seeks to explain why he conspired against Caesar. He begins his speech with "Romans, countrymen ...", appealing to their consciousness as citizens of Rome, who,…
In conclusion, Brutus thought he was doing the right thing for Rome and he's people but only made matters worst , Brutus had everything to do with Caesars death. And now he will have to face the consequences. Brutus felt guilty about Caesar's death. Now Rome doesn't have an emperor.…
1.Several individuals tried to warn Caesar. List three of them and explain Shakespeare's purpose in the warnings.…
“As a sick girl. Ye gods, it doth amaze me a man of such a feeble temper...”…
In Shakespeare’s, Julius Caesar, Cassius states that he wishes Brutus could see himself as others see him, so then Brutus would realize how honored and respected he is. Cassius wants Caesar out of any power that he holds so he talks Brutus into killing Caesar. At first Brutus is hesitant towards the idea but after Cassius persuades him, Brutus decides to kill Caesar along with the other conspirators. The men agree that they need to get Caesar out of his home to kill him. They decide to lure him to the Senate. Caesar’s wife begs him not to go but Caesar does not listen to her. When Caesar arrives to the Senate, he talks to the conspirators as they are all bowing at his feet. Then, one by one, they stab Caesar. When Antony sees Caesar dead, he asks why they did it. Brutus replies that he will explain their purpose at his funeral. Antony asks to be allowed to speak over the body as well and Brutus grants him permission. Little does Brutus know that Antony’s speech will turn around and bit Brutus in the butt. At the funeral, Brutus and Antony give their speeches but Antony’s speech is better than Brutus’ speech only because he uses sarcasm.…
walked the face of this earth for 56 years. Some called him a tyrant, a foe,…
In Julius Caesar, Mark Antony pleads with his “Friends, Romans and countrymen” to lend him their ears in an effort to discharge Caesar from false charges laid against him. The three main conspirators in Caesar’s murder, Brutus, Casca and Cassius portrayed Caesar as a formidable tyrant to the Roman people. After Caesar was unjustly killed by the people he trusted, the crowd was persuaded to believe that his death was necessary for the good of the republic. Marc Antony was cleverly able to manipulate the citizens into rebelling against the assassins and the mourning of the great Caesar death.…
The speeches made to the plebeians by Brutus and Anthony at Caesar's funeral was mostly effective using the "blame game." As Brutus blamed Caesar's death upon his own "ambition", Anthony blamed Caesar's death at the conspirators indirectly. Even though both of their speeches questioned and boggled the crowd's mind, reading both of their speeches, I thought Anthony's was more effective and better, more respective than plain, old, repetitive Brutus'.…
Frustration is what lurks in my heart. I can’t sleep. With almost 54,000 students studying their guts out for their HSC, lets face it; our chance of a decent atar is bloody dismal. So why should we follow such a demonic system, that old hags from the board of studies have set for us? Why? Well it’s all because they have power. Power over spee ch, power over relationships and the power over truth. And, yes sadly they exploited their power to implant a bizarre truth that education is crucial and socialising are for Derek’s.…
Communication greatly impacts in Caesar's funeral. Antony's speech at Caesar's funeral has a great impact on the plebeians. Before Antony speaks to the plebeians, Brutus says to Antony that he should not say any bad things about Brutus. However, Antony implies that Brutus is a villain, and he changes the people's thoughts towards Brutus. Before Antony speaks to the plebeians, they worshipped Brutus as a hero, because at first, the plebeian believed that Brutus killed the ambitious king. They thought that Brutus did right things. However, by Antony's great communication towards people, people realize they are wrong. The plebeians say, (Away, then! Come, seek the conspirators" (III.ii.223). The plebeians grab weapons and start to find Brutus to kill him.…
In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Cassius is a character who had the power to influence other characters. He was able to convince others to do as he wanted by using words to connect with them. His power over others was very significant to the work as a whole.…
Throughout the course of history there have been many great men who are known by many in the books that people read today. Julius Caesar is one man still regarded by historians as the greatest of all time. This paper will be focusing on the life of Julius Caesar and his key accomplishments.…
Antony grieved the killing of Julius and tried to justify his murder by killing Brutus and Cassius. Antony was one of Julius's true and trustworthy friends.…