... when he came to power he increased the pay for the soldiers. The Plebeians, or lower class, respected him also. In document 2, it explains how Caesar helped the common people when he took control. "Julius Caesar has done more for the common people than any other Roman When he became dictator, he gave us a holiday that lasted 10 days He built new ... become King and rid Rome of its greatness. In the other cases of why Caesar was liked, it was supported by facts. The soldiers liked him because he gave them more money. This person hates him because of things that haven't happened. In concl...

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In Act I, scene II of Julius Caesar, Brutus begins to tell Cassius how he is convinced that Romans are in favor for Caesar as king, where as Cassius disagrees. Cassius utilizes, both, an emotional strategy and a logical strategy in effort to prove to Brutus that Caesar is nothing more than a feeble human who is not fit to wear the crown. Cassius ... that he is not here to persuade him which is ironic because truthfully, that is precisely what he is trying to do. Cassius states, "I was born free as Caesar, so where you; we both have fed as well, and we can both endure the winter's cold as well ...

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"Et tu, Brute?" (3.1.77) The haunting words of Julius Caesar on his last breathe, when he saw Brutus among his murderers. But why was Caesar slain? What could have made a butcher of a dignified, loving and honorable friend of Caesars"? Caesar's assassination was illogical. He simply did not deserve to die. Brutus" actions ... and is basing his judgment on omens he perceives. At this point, two other conspirators, Casca and Cinna, join Cassius. They agree that Caesar must not be allowed to continue his rule, and they plan to convince Brutus to join their conspiracy. Cassius plans on writing fal...

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