Section 1: Identification and Evaluation of Sources This investigation will explore the question: How did Cleopatra VII Theo Philopator of ancient Egypt utilize her sexuality to gain political power? The years 51 B.C. to 34 B.C. will be the focus of this investigation‚ to allow for an analysis of Cleopatra’s political gains through her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony/Antonius. The first source that will be evaluated in depth is Duane W. Roller’s book Cleopatra: A Biography‚ published
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Cleopatra VII was a remarkably intelligent woman with great charisma and political astuteness. The ancient historian‚ Plutarch‚ stated that “to know her was to be touched with an irresistible charm. Her delightful manner of speaking was such as to win the heart.” (Bradford 14). She utilized these assets to win over the favor of two of the most powerful man of Ancient Rome‚ Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. Cleopatra is portrayed as being manipulative‚ conniving; and accused of utilizing her relationships
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Antony and Cleopatra The Iron Lady Duty to the position of power (example: Antony acts on duty to the state when he marries Octavia‚ but if he honors his heart‚ he has to be with Cleopatra.) BUT Cleopatra’s duty is not so well defined Duty to the position of power Change is Margaret has a strong sense of duty – her sense of duty is a superior one to the one displayed by Cleopatra Friendship is also central because so much of the play is about how leaders are nothing without the people that
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The artist lecture that I went to for the second time was the one by Liz Cummins on the uncovering of Nefertiti’s tomb. It was recently discovered by Nick Reeves that her tomb may lie just behind that of King Tut’s. Due to the same size of the tomb and the way that it is laid out has lead Reeves to think that her tomb lies right behind that of Tut’s and if we were to blast off the walls we would make another great Egyptian discovery. It is a common misconception that Nefertiti is Tut’s mother. She
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Cleopatra and her Reign Introduction Cleopatra VII is one of the most famous females rulers in history‚ as well as the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty. Cleopatra’s coming to power in Egypt was a historic event‚ as well as her reign that followed: from the death of her father‚ exile‚ and her defeat‚ she was loved by many. Beginning of her reign Born in 69 BCE to her father‚ Ptolemy XII‚ and mother‚ her father’s possible half-sister‚ Cleopatra V Tryphaena‚ Cleopatra grew up in the royal life
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Ancient History Essay Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C. and died 30 B.C. and is one of the most infamous women in history. She’s renown as a liberated Egyptian pharaoh who used her intelligence and charm to rule Egypt‚ however people view her as a cunning manipulator‚ who used support from powerful men to sustain her position on the throne. Historians such as Dr. Jo Quinn and Philip W. Sergeant interpret her actions as heroic and view Cleopatra as a figure of feminism. Other historians including James
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Hatshepsut‚ female pharaoh of the eighteenth Dynasty. Hatshepsut is the wife and half-sister to Thutmose II‚ Hatshepsut took over the thrown for her stepson/nephew. It was Hatshepsut right to succeed her father after him and crowed “king” of Egypt in 1473 B.C. After the death of her half-brother/husband‚ Hatshepsut took over the thrown since Thutmose II child was underage. Hatshepsut legitimacy was formed from her father and includes all the social interest in politics. During‚ her time as ruler
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You may know Cleopatra as the beautiful and powerful women who was the pharaoh of Egypt‚ but you may not of heard the full story. Despite her efforts and abilities she failed and her life was not all that glamorous. Living in Rome changed Cleopatra’s life‚ she used the help of Caesar and Antony to benefit Egypt resulting in a bad impact on Rome. Cleopatra was born into royalty in Egypt and soon became the pharaoh. Over her life she co-ruled with two of her brothers and her son. After Cleopatra’s
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Vicktoria Phanthavong Ms. Miner English Honors‚ Period 2 October 27‚ 2014 Julius Caesar Logos‚ Pathos and Ethos Rough Draft William Shakespeare‚ a well known writer of plays‚ created several known plays such as Romeo and Juliet‚ Hamlet and Julius Caesar. In the tragic play of “Julius Caesar” ‚ Julius Caesar was about to be crowned the King of Rome. However‚ Caesar’s conspirators‚ including his best friend Brutus‚ feared that Caesar would take advantage of his power and turn into a tyrant
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Cleopatra’s Wiles Mother‚ lover‚ warrior‚ femme-fatale. Mother of a country‚ lover of all that brings beauty‚ warrior of the state‚ femme-fatale over all men; this was Cleopatra Queen of the Nile. Cleopatra’s intelligence‚ wit and beauty are still remembered and written about to this day. Born a Greek‚ Cleopatra adapted to the Egyptian ways and even learnt their native tongue‚ a feat which had not been ccomplished since the Ptolemies had first ruled. Although not a "true Egyptian"‚ she utilized
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