I have studied Julius Caesar a play written by William Shakespeare. I focused the study on act 3 scene 2 the speeches by Brutus and Antony. I am looking at the persuasive techniques used by the two speakers and why Antony’s speech won over the crowd. Julius Caesar has been an influential figure in history for 2000 years. Caesar was such a powerful‚ heroic leader with his death a devastating civil war ensued. Julius Caesar is so influential decisions made today in the present day idolise him like
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sceptre‚ and this cushion my crown” (II.iv.336-7)‚ which emphasizes Hal’s playfulness. Second‚ while both Falstaff and Hal are frowned upon for living a ‘lower’ sort of life‚ involving drinking and frivolity‚ Hal proves that his intentions are more honourable. Falstaff’s life revolves around food‚ drink‚ and brothels‚ and he is considered a “fat-witted with drinking of old sack” (I.i.2). Hal spends time in these venues too‚ engaging in similar activities‚ but unlike Falstaff he demonstrates that he cares
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Themes Good and evil Good Evil Loyalty Lack of Morality Courage Dishonesty Honourable Gullible Generosity Manipulative Nobility Coward “Look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under it” “let not light see my deep and dark desires” “to alter favour ever is to fear” “The service and the loyalty I owe” “Point against point‚ rebellious arm ‘gainst arm” 1. How are they corrupted by the evil in them? After reaching the highest level success Macbeth still
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stage to talk to Rome‚ Brutus has just given a very lively speech and the Romans are partial to him. It is then necessary for Antony to use dramatic irony to deceive his countrymen that he believes that “…Brutus is an honourable man;” (61). When Antony first describes Brutus as honourable the audience agrees it is only after the fourth time he says this that the whole crowd realize the irony behind what he is saying.. Antony uses this irony to discredit Brutus’s honour and sway the Romans to join in
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to speak in front of the Roman people. He does not blame anybody. He says his main aim is not to praise Caesar but to bury him. He starts politely. Throughout the speech‚ Antony is purely‚ humble. He praises Caesar. Brutus and others as “honourable men.” Antony points out the following to prove that Caesar was not ambitious. He says that was rewarded a crown at Lupercal which he did refuse. Once‚ twice… but… thrice‚ Antony says‚ Caesar was very kind hearted. Such a man could not be
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William Shakespeare‚ both Banquo and Macbeth are ambitious and violent in nature‚ but while Macbeth’s ambition is fuelled by passion‚ Banquo emphasizes the importance of acting with reason. Thus‚ Macbeth experiences a moral decline and Banquo faces an honourable end. Macbeth is violent and ambitious in nature. After the battle‚ a soldier reports that Macbeth “unseam’d [a man] from the nave to the chaps‚/And fix’d his head upon [their] battlements” (1.2.24-25). Macbeth’s ability to unseam a man from the
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After the crowning of Julius Caesar he was soon killed afterwards. Caesar was killed by Brutus along with other conspirators. They killed him because they thought he would end up as a bad king‚ and he would make bad decisions for Rome. Once Caesar is dead Brutus‚ and a man of the name Antony come to give speeches about Caesar. They both give their speeches in front of the citizens of Rome. Brutus is the first to give his speech about Caesar. In Brutus speech he tells the people that he needed to
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hands with her.” This statement illustrates the connection made by modern and historical society between blood and evil/guilt. Hands spotted with blood are often punished as the hands of the culpable‚ but can also be celebrated as the hands of the honourable. Blood imagery is a prominent motif in Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ and is used by the playwright to reveal character and develop themes. More specifically‚ we observe blood imagery as being used initially as a symbol for honour‚ progressing into one
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Living With Honor "You Can Win" by "Living With Honour". For the readers who are not aware‚ "You Can Win" is another Best Seller and internationally acclaimed artwork by the same writer of "Living With Honour". When I was requested for writing a summary of the later one I dived into doing some sort of research on the writer himself rather than the book. The contemporary "Ring Master" of Management like him with the years of experience shows all through the books with a down to earth approach
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the twain withhold you from obedience to Allah‚ if ye believe in Allah and the Last Day. And let a party of believers witness their punishment1”. I think this punishment suggests that everyone is equal in the eyes of Allah and although Aisha is an honourable woman
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