Immediately after Caesar’s murder‚ Antony was emotionally distraught and conflicted‚ thus prompting him to speak directly to the bleeding corpse that once housed his beloved king. He begs for forgiveness for being gentle with the malicious conspirators and allows his anger to outpour freely‚ shouting at nothing that can respond. Firstly‚ the problem addressed by Antony’s outburst is the war and destruction that he predicts will overcome Rome in the event of Caesar’s murder. He cries out that
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In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar several main characters are fit to rule Rome after the death of Caesar. Among them are Brutus‚ Cassius‚ and Antony. Although each have their particular strengths‚ Brutus is the superior choice for leader. His nobleness‚ compassion‚ and intelligent decision making are shown throughout the play. Brutus’ nobleness is shown in Act I when he tells Cassius about how much he values honor. Set honor in one eye and death i’ th’ other‚ and I will look on both indifferently;
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Cesar was a tyrant? Or was he a hero? Cesar was a hero of course! Just look at him‚ he was powerful general‚ smart and he was a good ruler. He cares for the common people and cleaned up Rome. He made fountains to get people fresh water‚ got people food and made sure that the sewage was cleaned up. Cesar was loved by all the common people of Rome because he helped and paid attention to them unlike most rulers. Most of the citizens at the time thought Cesar’s rule was a blessing. During Cesar’s rule
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VENI VIDI VICI TATTOO In the words of the great Julius Caesar‚ I came‚ I saw‚ I conquered! These words have become a popular message being used for skin art around the world. The saying is more commonly referred to as veni vidi vici‚ and today means more than showing up at another country and leaving it in ruin. Those who wonder what we are doing here‚ or is there more to this life‚ have often utilized this saying to express their feelings about being born‚ seeing the world‚ and leaving have conquered
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Some people may think that Brutus was a patriot because he killed Caesar for the good of Rome and their people. However‚ Brutus was a betrayer because he killed‚ betrayed‚ and lied to his best friend. Brutus plotted with conspirators who had no thought or love for Rome. Not only does Brutus may seem like a patriot‚but he wanted to save Rome’s citizens from becoming slaves and he did not want to kill Caesar at first. Brutus is a betrayer because he tried to get Caesar’s friend Mark Antony to agree
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It starts a discussion‚ it gets peoples attention. But it also may take away something important from the story because the people are more worried about what’s going on with Brutus and Caesar. It will help the conspiracy to get the attention of the audience it starts a discussion. As well as gets the people choosing sides between Caesar and Brutus. It helps the plot in a way that makes the story more interesting because you now have people choosing sides over a king they liked and a General
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The Last Cut Hurts The Worst Why did Antony’s speech beat Brutus’s speech? Antony’s speech was better than Brutus’s speech because he hit the audience with Pathos (Emotion)‚ unlike Brutus who used Logos (Logic) and Ethos (Ethics). Mankind are subjected to their emotions rather than thinking for themselves‚ and due to this Antony’s speech prevails Brutus’s speech. When Brutus spoke to the crowd‚ they understood what he was saying and trusted him. When Antony spoke‚ the crowd rose up in rage and
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1. What is ironic about the timing of Caesar’s murder (in relation to the preceding events)? Caesar told the Soothsayer that it the Ideas of March as if say it’s March 15th and nothing has happened yet. But the Soothsayer told him the day is not over yet (3.i.1-2). Also when Artemidorus tired to give Caesar a letter but Decius stopped him and convinced Caesar again to go to the Senate House (3.i. 3-10) Lastly Caesar compared himself to the North star always consistent but he actually dies. (3.i.60-70)
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You are Brutus at the end of Act 4. Write your thoughts. I feel somewhat guilty for the way I spoke to Cassius; but I believe he deserved it. I am overwhelmed by guilt that I stabbed Caesar and I still cannot believe that I agreed to do so. It now makes Cassius my one and only brother in this world. He was totally wrong in what he was claiming to be correct‚ I mean‚ who doesn’t know Cassius has an itchy palm? What I hate the most though is that he always tries to cause fights with me‚ especially
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In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar Marcus Brutus is the most complex character to define‚ but he is also the tragic hero. Although Brutus was greatly involved in Caesar’s murder‚ it doesn’t make him a villain. The audience learns of the motives which drove Brutus to action. He was a powerful leader‚ a husband‚ and also a true and trusting friend. He does not kill Caesar because of envy‚ greed or for the good of himself‚ but he explains that he killed him "not that I loved Caesar less‚ but that I loved
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