The Protagonists of Julius Caesar In the play‚ Julius Caesar‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ the plot uncovers several different characters: the tragic hero‚ Brutus‚ the anti-hero‚ Cassius‚ and the hero‚ Mark Antony. These three characters continue to display fitting attributes throughout the entire play. All of them are defined as a protagonist and they endure changes and grow as the play progresses. Brutus acts out of a desire to limit the self-serving aspects of his actions‚ ultimately dooming
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Roman History. The outline examines the rise and fall of Antony and Octavius following Julius Caesar’s death. Review this information as well as your notes from class carefully. Then write an essay in which you analyze the power struggle in Rome. Between the approximate times of 44 BC and 29 BC Rome went through a rather extravagant change of management following the assassination of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was a Triumvir in the first Roman Triumvirate‚ and he made great strides in the direction
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“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools‚ because they have to say something” (Plato). This theme becomes prevalent in William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar‚ a historical tragedy. In Act III‚ Brutus and Antony both deliver eloquent speeches to the plebeian crowd discussing Caesar’s recent death. Brutus‚ who arises after Caesar’s death as the next leader‚ speaks only to appease the crowd‚ but Antony‚ a close friend of Caesar’s‚ speaks to rally the people for his causes. Throughout the
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Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ written by William Shakespeare took place in Rome 44 B.C. Caesar is a military leader‚ and the most powerful man in Rome. Although he has flaws that do not make him fit to be the ruler of Rome. And for his flaws he has a group of conspirators who are against him. The conspirators including his best friend‚ plan to kill Caesar. Caesar was deaf in his left ear‚ arrogant‚ confident and had epilepsy. His wife’s name was Calpurnia and his best friend was Brutus. Caesar thinks of
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ambition towards honor. However‚ history has not been perfect in that sense; Leaders such as Julius Caesar and Adolf Hitler have consumed power and hurt others for their own benefits. Hitler wanting adulation and honor had to force this way into the minds of his people. Caesar wanting an empire and all the power from the Senate had to defeat Pompey to become the only ruler of Rome. Did both Hitler and Caesar abuse power to fulfill their ambition and gain honor? Their uses of their power were quite
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great and admirable stature. During 44 BC‚ Julius Caesar ruled the Roman Republic into the powerful Roman Empire. Before Caesar’s rule‚ he left Rome for military services‚ and returned to rule Rome. In Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare‚ the character Brutus is a tragic hero possessing the flaw of pride leading to his downfall. Characteristics of Marcus Brutus include being a noble and loyal Roman add to Brutus’s downfall. Brutus’s relationship with Caesar portrays loyalty. The reader can sense there
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what makes us believe that our leaders are? Personal flaws often affect ones leadership‚ but this is not always the case. Many people let their flaws affect them as leaders‚ and it is difficult to be successful when their flaws get in their way. Caesar was an egotistical and oblivious man‚ and his flaws lead to his assassination. Brutus was a very noble leader‚ but he was too naïve and idealistic. Cassius was very intelligent‚ but he was over dramatic. His leadership is cut off because he always
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down fall of all involved. Throughout Julius Caesar‚ both friends and enemies use flattery and manipulation to obtain their goals. The first main use of flattery is used by Cassius on Brutus in Act 1‚ Scene 2 and in Act 2‚ Scene 1. Cassius tries his hardest to force Brutus to join the revolt against Caesar‚ but Brutus resists‚ stating his loyalty and faithfulness to Rome. However‚ after Brutus accidentally blurts out‚ "I do fear the people choose Caesar as their king." Cassius continues his
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In Julius Caesar the conspirators used both logic and emotions to bring other people to their side and help them take down Caesar. They also used bribery on the people and let the people’s greed over power them leading them to become easily manipulated. one thing that one of the conspirators did ‚ Cassius ‚ was forge letters from the people complaining about Caesar for Brutus to find ‚ and make him think that the the roman citizens were against the growing power that Caesar controlled. Cassius was
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Analysis Essay In Act one‚ Brutus remains very serious. He claims he is at war with himself when Cassius asks him what is wrong‚ and tells him not to worry. One of Brutus’s fears is that Caesar will become king‚ which makes Cassius happy to hear. Cassius then tries to persuade him to help remove this possibility‚ but Brutus refuses. Brutus decides against Cassius’ offer. Brutus seems somewhat strong in his opinion in act one. But he also seems quite vulnerable at the same time. If he
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