Senate. The reign of Julius Caesar throughout the first century was filled with rioting‚ conquests‚ and instability. In 44 BCE‚ he was named dictator of Rome‚ a title that made others jealous‚ fear that Caesar was becoming too powerful‚ and think that the rights of the Senate would soon diminish. It was because of this‚ that a group of Roman senators led by Brutus and Cassius assassinated Caesar by stabbing him. However‚ all was not restored as they had hoped and a rival between Julius Caesar’s nephew
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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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The character Cassius in the tragedy of Julius Caesar by Shakespeare constantly reflects palpable jealousy. In Act I Scene II‚ Cassius claims “I was born free as Caesar; so were you:/We both have fed as well‚ and we both/Endure the winter’s cold as well as he…”(Shakespeare‚ lines 5-7); and feels king Caesar does not deserve superiority over him. In this scene‚ Cassius is pointing out to Brutus that he and Cassius deserve the power to lead Rome more than Caesar. In order to prove these points‚ Cassius
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Tragic Hero Essay In the play the Life and Death of Julius Caesar (just as in all of Shakespeare’s tragedies) there is much death‚ much tragedy‚ and of course‚ a tragic hero. However unlike most of Shakespeare’s plays this time the tragic hero is not particularly obvious. Throughout the play a few main characters present themselves as possibilities for being the tragic hero. But as being a tragic hero is not only having a tragic flaw but also entails much more‚ there really is only one person
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Gaul is divided into three parts‚ one of which the Belgae inhabit‚ the Aquitani another‚ those who in their own language are called Celts‚ in our Gauls‚ the third.” – Caesar. Taking place over a course of almost a decade‚ the Gallic Wars were fought throughout much of modern day Germany‚ France and Belgium. From 58 to 51 BC‚ Julius Caesar‚ the consul of Cisalpine Gaul‚ led his army in a series of campaigns demonstrating their formidable training and strategy as they attempted to conquer Gaul. Fighting
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For every situation‚ there are multiple aspect into which it can be observed. Rarely does anything occur in which everyone has the same ideas or aspects on what happened. In the play‚ Julius Caesar‚ Shakespeare proves that many of his characters‚ especially Cassius‚ cannot merely be observed through one lens in order to be understood. Throughout the play the audience observes Cassius display two distinct personalities. Shakespeare wants to depict Cassius as being multi-dimensional in order to make
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Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare manipulation is a common occurrence and leads to dramatic endings. Certain characteristics of Caesar‚ Brutus‚ and the commoners allow the use of manipulation by Cassius‚ Antony‚ and Decius. Brutus is a perfect example of someone who is easily manipulated by Cassius. Cassius manipulates Brutus initially by flattering him. Cassius states‚ “‘Brutus’ and ‘Caesar’: what should be in that ‘Caesar’? / Why should that name be sounded more than yours?
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Many businessmen‚ historians‚ military personal‚ etc all have created lists of who they believe to be great leaders. One man appears on more than one of those list: Julius Caesar. He was truly an effective leader. An effective leader must be a communicator‚ a planner‚ confident‚ yet humble‚ knowledgeable‚ and much more. Caesar planned to get to the top of the political system in Rome. To do that‚ he would have to climb many steps to get there. In 80 B.C.E.‚ he joined the staff of the governor
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Before the play begins‚ Julius Caesar wins a very important battle against his rival Pompey. This leads to a celebratory parade in Rome signifying the end of a long fight and Caesar’s emergence from battle. Not everyone sees Caesar as an ideal ruler for Rome though. In the first scene‚ two men express their distaste for Caesar by berating citizens and stripping statues that honor Caesar of their decorations. While they’re doing this Caesar enters Rome a hero. Through the parade a Soothsayer warns
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promise‚/ If the redress will follow‚ thou receivest/ Thy full petition..." (II.1.46-58). In the play Julius Caesar‚ Brutus tried to save Rome from changing to a monarchy under control of the beloved Julius Caesar who was ambitious and could change Rome for the worst. Brutus‚ along with others‚ stab Caesar to the death hoping to keep Rome from corruption. This does not happen‚ a friend of Caesar starts a civil war‚ killing the majority of Brutus’ allies which leads to both of them gathering soldiers
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