... July 13, 100 BC, the history of his family can be traced back to Aeneas, the mortal son of goddess Venus. Julius Caesar was named after Julius, the son of Aeneas. Julius Caesar's whole goal in life was to become the leader of Rome. Since he was a child he had tried to gain office ... he was captured by pirates. The pirates held him hostage while they waited for their ransom money. Julius, while waiting for the money, threatened the pirates with crucifixion. This threat was fulfilled soon after Caesar was released from their custody. Also, after his release, he returned back to Rome in 7...

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... William Shakespeare wrote a play about her, called Antony and Cleopatra, in 1607, and she is famous, even today. Her amazing story includes her family of pharaohs, her love for Julius Caesar, and her love for Mark Antony. Cleopatra and her family were not Egyptian. They were from Macedonia, a country in northern Greece. She was the only member of her family that ... lost power. Her brother's guardians made him, Ptolemy XIII, the pharaoh. Also in 48 B.C., Julius Caesar came to visit Alexandria, the capital of Egypt. Julius Caesar was a very powerful man because he was the dictator of Rom...

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... my help to keep you on the throne, and I need the wealth of Egypt to continue my plans." She allied and companioned with Caesar in an attempt to strengthen her power. After Julius Caesar was assassinated, she became involved with Marc Antony who was a general in the Roman army. Analysis of the movie appears to have some ... movie also spent a lot of time exhibiting the social life of Cleopatra rather than showing her ruling methodology. Cleopatra was able to get Caesar's attention by mentioning to him of Egypt's riches and connections to other rich nations such as India. Cleopatra did no...

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... was a heroic quest. The scenery and props were all exquisite, very lavish, and all the costumes. I especially liked the scene were Cleopatra and her son parade into Rome to meet Julius Caesar. The giant sphinx was awesome and the elaborate dancing and all the beautiful colors. Cleopatra's costume was a beautiful gold outfit, which intended to catch your attention, and it did. The ... chemistry between Elizabeth Taylor (Cleopatra) and Rex Harrison (Julius Caesar) was astounding. I could see the sparks fly whenever they were together. The way that roman life was portrayed made it seem as ...

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... available to take and hold power". Thus her family background, her education and the climate in which she was raised greatly influenced Cleopatra. Explain the Significance of Cleopatra's alliance with Julius Caesar: When Julius Caesar entered Alexandria, he entered as a triumphant conqueror. Cleopatra's future was dependent upon him, as Egypt relied heavily on Rome. Cleopatra knew that in order to reestablish Egypt to its ... great significance in maintaining her position as ruler. She would now have to face the problems of Egypt alone, or find a new ally on who she could depend. import...

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JULIUS CAESAR In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare there are two funeral speeches given. The first in given by Marcus Brutus, and the second is given by Marc Antony. Both characters had to sway the ... differences. Brutus speech was very sincere and thoughtful. In it he explained how much he loved Caesar and how Caesar cared for Brutus. Brutus also explained how if there was no reason to kill Caesar he wouldn't have do it. He told the crowd "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more". (3.2.21) he told the people he did this because he ... Brutus and Antony's speec...

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... was striped her of her power because of Ptolmy's power hungry advisers and she was forced into exile in Syria. Cleopatras relationship with Julius Cesar Brought on an alliance between Rome and Egypt and also helped her regain her throne. In order to regain her throne she amassed an ... . So she entered the city hidden in a carpet. When she rolled out of the carpet Caesar was immediately enchanted by her. Cleopatra was again proclaimed Queen of Egypt by Caesar and to calm Cleopatra's brother, Caesar give him the island of Creta. Cleopatra mired her brother ptolemyXIV. She gave birth to Ca...

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... was striped her of her power because of Ptolmy's power hungry advisers and she was forced into exile in Syria. Cleopatras relationship with Julius Cesar Brought on an alliance between Rome and Egypt and also helped her regain her throne. In order to regain her throne she amassed an ... . So she entered the city hidden in a carpet. When she rolled out of the carpet Caesar was immediately enchanted by her. Cleopatra was again proclaimed Queen of Egypt by Caesar and to calm Cleopatra's brother, Caesar give him the island of Creta. Cleopatra mired her brother ptolemyXIV. She gave birth to Ca...

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... implying when writing the play. Shakespeare's play seems to demonstrate a continuing struggle for power, whether it be Cleopatra's ever long battle to keep Egypt hers, for she had already made Julius Caesar lay down his sword, or Antony's conflicts within himself to regain his power over not only Rome, but also himself and most importantly Cleopatra, the "cause of his downfall". On ... top of this is Octavius Caesar's fight to become the sole triumpher of Rome, and Pompey's fight to bring himself back to Rome. Would it be better suggested that perhaps his theme was that with great ... ...

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