... shake. His coward lips did from their color fly it doth amaze me, a man of such a feeble temper should so get the start of the majestic world, and bear the palm alone." (Act 1 scene ii p. 315-316) "Why should that name be sounded more than yours? Write them together, ... dreadful night, that thunders, lightens, opens graves, and roars as doth the lion in the Capitol; a man no mightier than thyself, or me- (Act 1 scene iii) Cassius made Casca think that Caesar was the cause of all the weird and scary events that were going on that night and that if they ... continued to let Caesar get a...

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... a person of high status and standing who has to endure some sort of fall. Marcus Brutus and Julius Caesar are the tragic heroes as seen in their influence on the audience and their tragic flaw, which in both cases is trust towards other people. Marcus Brutus's tragic flaw is his ... need an oath; when every drop of blood / That every Roman bears , and nobly bears, / is guilty of a several bastardy / If he do break the smallest particle/ Of our promise that hath pass"d from him" (Julius Caesar II. i). This also explains Brutus's motive; he kills Julius Caesar because he believes ... : "Yo...

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... elements of love and loyalty in a play that is largely concerned with death and intrigue. Portia is the more fully described of the two women and provides a portrait of a woman of above average strength and quality. Throughout the play, references to womanly qualities are used to denote the weaker sides of men's characters. Women are supposedly weak physically and intellectually. Thus for a man to ... womanly is an insult to his strength of character. Cassius is especially prone to making such equations between women and weakness and less worthy qualities of character. In pointing to th...

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... Then fall Caesar. (Julius Caesar, III, i, 77)- This is one of the most famous lines in all of history, the pain-wracked lament of a man betrayed and murdered by his best friend. In the play, Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, the playwright leaves no doubt that Brutus is the main character in Act II. ... follow anything that other men begin. (II, i, 150-152)- This is Brutus' first decision as leader of the conspiracy, but not his last. As soon as he joins the conspiracy, all the others defer to him as their leader, and respect all his choices. Another example, "Brutus: Our course will...

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... the ancient world as well. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, the peasants and the everyday people had really no minds of their own. Just like today, their viewpoints and outlooks on life could easily be changed by a speaker's ingenuity. The most critical moment of the story, however, is the speech at the Forum in Act III, Scene II. The ... two speakers, Marcus Brutus and Mark Antony, are both friends of Julius Caesar; however, the difference between them is that Brutus was part of the conspiracy ... to kill Caesar, yet Antony stayed true to him. After Caesar's deat...

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... which Caesar aspires to achieve and maintain. Caesar's level of confidence suggests his drive for power and glory which is depicted via the confident tone in "But I fear him not" (III.I) and "for always I am Caesar"(III.I). In fact, aspirations for power and glory leads him to neglect and dismiss his fears and threats. Furthermore, imagery of men who ... noble and good. Further, imagery combined with rhetorical question is used in "General coffers filled: whose ransoms seem ambitious?" (III.II) to show how Antony saw Caesar as a worthy of being crowned for his positive impact on the peo...

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... Octavius Caesar knows. Cleopatra can be seen as either utterly perfect, or as far from it as anyone can imagine. She is a great and enchanting empress, but also the "nag of Egypt". Act III, Scene VIII, Line 28 In fact there are many ambiguities in both of their characters. Antony is a Mars and a Hercules, but also a "strumpet's fool". Cleopatra is an extremely ... I great Juno's power" (IV, xv, 35). Some other Gods that are mentioned are Venus, Isis and Hercules. Cleopatra and Antony mean much more than they actually say. In Act I Scene III, the nature of their complex emotional relatio...

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... of an ambitious tyrant. Later as Antony was left alone with Caeser's body, he shows his true feelings about the conspirator and Caeser. As he kneels down toward Caeser he said, "Thou art the ruin of the noblest man that ever lived the tide of times"(III i 256-257). To prove his loyalty, Antony gives a confident and persuasive speech at Caesar's funeral despite extreme danger ... on his own life. He began by expressing his grief and sadness. As the speech progresses Antony's emotion changed to extreme anger toward the conspirators when he told the crowd, "Look you here, here is himself/M...

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... he appealed to their freedom by stating "Had you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead and live all free men?" (Act III sii lines 23-24) Alluring the friends of Caesar, Brutus stressed that he thought Caesar was loving, fortunate, valiant, and honorable. However, he also said that Caesar was ambitious. This really hit home ... was enraged by this time saying things such as "We"ll burn down the house of Brutus," (Act III siii line 233) and "Away then! Come, seek the conspirators." (Act III siii line 234) To put the icing on the cake, Antony read the wi...

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... he appealed to their freedom by stating "Had you rather Caesar were living, and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead and live all free men?" (Act III sii lines 23-24) Alluring the friends of Caesar, Brutus stressed that he thought Caesar was loving, fortunate, valiant, and honorable. However, he also said that Caesar was ambitious. This really hit home ... was enraged by this time saying things such as "We"ll burn down the house of Brutus," (Act III siii line 233) and "Away then! Come, seek the conspirators." (Act III siii line 234) To put the icing on the cake, Antony read the wi...

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... by his side come hot from hell, Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war; That this foul deed shall smell above the earth With carrion men, groaning for burial" (III, I, 254). He mostly spoke to the public about how Brutus was wrong for calling Caeser ambitious, like in this statement, Antony says "He hath brought ... hath wept; Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. Yet Brutus says he was ambitios; And Brutus is and honorable man" (III, I, 93). In this quote Antony says that if Caesar was ambitious, then why would he weep if the poor c...

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... close advocate if it was in the best interest of Rome. He cared for Caesar, but he cared for Rome even more. His heart was truly in caring for Rome. Brutus shows his loyalty toward Caesar by allowing, "Antony to speak in his funeral" (III.i.235). He recognizes how dignified of ... and respect because he wanted to do what ever would please the people of Rome. His friendship with Caesar comes second to pleasing the crowd. Brutus's blindness is evident when when he tells the conspirator's to "cry "Peace, Freedom, and Liberty!" (III.i.111). He thinks everyone's motive is for peace, freedom, ....

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... can let Antony speak at Caesar's funeral. Antony tells him he is a friend of them all and loves them all (III, i) At the funeral, Brutus uses flattery trying to convince the people that the reason why he killed Caesar was "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."(III, ii). Then, he insists that Caesar ambition would have made him a tyrant and therefore ... in a way that is almost subliminal. He first sweet words are: "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears;" (III, ii). After saying this he gets the people's attention easily. Then he keeps on saying: "I come to ...

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... , "I could be well moved, if I were as you; if I could pray to move, prayers would move me; but I am constant as the Northern star." (Act III, scene I, ll. 58-60). He relegates other people by putting himself in a grandiose position. He compares him self as the northern star and prayers to express his superiority. Following Calphurnia's advice to Caesar no to go to ... , Caesar refuses after Decius pronounces, "And know it now, the senate has concluded to give this day a crown to mighty Caesar. If you shall send them word you will not come, their minds may change If Caesar hide himself, s...

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... In Hamlet, when Horatio says, "ere the mightiest Julius fell," the allusion is to the death of Julius Caesar. The ghost is also related to allusions in Hamlet. Three other Shakespeare plays have ghosts as characters: Julius Caesar Macbeth and Richard III. In Hamlet, the role of the ghost who appears in the first scene is to trigger the action by revealing Claudius" crime and by ... demanding vengeance. The ghost is much more symbolic since it has already been established elsewhere as a serious omen of things to ... come. The allusion creates much more suspense and anticipation for anyo...

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... cowardly and corrupt. Cassius is quite intelligent and you find this part of him when he has the discussion with Brutus. When Cassius and Brutus decide what their plan for the battle is, Cassius wisely expresses that "Tis better that the enemy seek us" (IV.iii.198). As they decide to go to Philippi, Brutus and Cassius die in battle and are ... very intelligent. However, when Titinius gets ta'en, Cassius admits he is a coward and says "O, coward that I am, to live so long" (V.iii.34). After Cassius says that, he gives his sword to his slave Pindarus, and orders him to thrust the sword th...

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... : Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more ( III, ii, 21-22 ) This quote pretty much proves and summarizes Brutus" point in his speech. To achieve his goals, Brutus" oratory techniques were simple, logical, and rational. Brutus" speech is very formal, controlled, and it seems that all of the sentences are perfectly balanced. Although he did a very good job at ... of Rome, he still hadn't won them over yet. Brutus explained again that he loved Caesar, but that his death was for the good of Rome. " As Caesar loved me, I weep for him" ( III, ii, 25-26 ). Brutus explains here...

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... Star, Of those true fixed and resting quality There is no fellow in the firmament. The skies are painted with unnumbered sparks; They are all fire, and every one doth shine: But there's but on in all doth hold his place."(III, 1, 66-71) In this statement he shows how power has gone to his head meaning that he believes he is better ... show their deep desire for control and power. After Caesar's show of conceit, the conspirators murder him. Each one stabbed him with Brutus being last. They run through the streets proclaiming an honorable act with good intentions. Cassius says, "Some to t...

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... ). After Caesar died, Brutus trusted Antony not to blame the conspirators in his speech at Caesar's funeral. Antony broke that promise and turned the plebeians against Brutus and the conspirators. Brutus talks to Mark Antony and says, "You shall not in your funeral speech blame us, But speak all good you can devise of Caesar" (III.i.245-246). Brutus" most serious crime was that ... he was in charge of the assassination of Julius Caesar. Marcus Brutus, a servant and close friend to Caesar, had a strong relationship to Caesar but also a strong relationship to Rome ... king...yet I love hi...

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... that he went to the Capitol. The way Caesar treats the conspirators when they meet him is a clear proof that Caesar knows nothing about what each of them plan to do to him- showing that Caesar was innocent. ACT III In Act III, Caesar gets more opportunities to save himself. As he walks towards the Capitol along with the rest of the conspirators, the soothsayer once again warns him ... about the ides of March. Artemidorus (a teacher) tries to give a letter to Caesar, in which he clearly writes about ... protects his mortal body. Still, in many ways, Caesar's faith that he is eternal pro...

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... are " sacrificers, but not butchers" ( II, i, 179) and that they should "carve him [Caesar] as a dish fit for the gods." (II, i, 186) instead of murdering him. 3 After the conspirators and Brutus finish their act of murdering Caesar, it is obvious that Brutus is still doubtful of what he did and weather or not ... it was the right thing to do. Brutus is so honorable and honest that after he and the conspirators had finished stabbing Caesar he made all of the conspirators "bathe [their] hands in Caesar's blood up to the elbows." ( III, i, 117-118) to make their act a public ... telling ...

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... has written dozens of plays and in doing so he has written something that will relate and appeal to everyone. William Shakespeare was born in 1564 on the 23rd of April in Stratford-upon-Avon. William spent a good deal of his life in this town and for most of his life keep a house ... Two years later Anne gave birth to twins and they named them Judith and Hamnet. Over the course of his life Shakespeare wrote some of the world's most famous plays detailing major historical figures such as Julius Caesar and King Richard III. His success as a playwright was so great even in his own time that ...

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... Africanus, wanted to continue expanding eastward. The Conservatives, led by Senator Cato the Elder, wanted to settle down and stop expanding. As time went on, the Imperialists increasingly prevailed. By the second century BC, the government became more and more imperialistic, to the point that theywould attack anything with the smallest excuse. In 192 BC, the Seleucid king Antiochus III took over a few freed Greek cities. ... Rome invaded, conquered everything, and drove Antiochus III to Asia Minor. The Roman army chased him, and conquered the territories he had in ... Tiberius came Gai...

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... lost a lot of things in his life by putting all his trust in others. People also felt that Brutus had great wisdom and his death shocked many of the people of Rome harder than Caesar's death did. On page 733 of Act II scene i, Brutus says, "It must be by his death; and for my ... is one of the only conspirators that doesn't have a personal reason for killing Brutus, he is only trusting what others are saying. The other conspirators tell him that "the general," the public, don't want Caesar around any more. He listens to them and helps in killing his own friend. In addition, on page 753 of...

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... to talk. One suggests that they ask Cicero for help, but that idea is rejected because they think he will not follow anyone else's instructions. Through the course of conversation, they decide it will be best if Caesar's death is very clean, so they will be seen as protesting against what Caesar stands ... been cut off. As they all get ready to leave, there is a doubt that comes up as to whether Caesar will go to the Capitol because of the warning issued by the soothsayer. Decius assures them that he will be able to convince Caesar to attend by flattering him into it. Everyone begins to l...

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