While discussing the problem Brutus says to Cassius, “ That you do love me I am nothing Jealous. What you would work me to, I have some aim” (1.2. 162-163). Brutus knows that Cassius wants him to do, but he wants to make his own decision. Cassius informs Brutus that Caesar is a bad man, “ In several hands, in at his windows throw, As if they came from several citizens, Writings, all tending…
A hero often displays a tragic flaw, a characteristic that brings about a downfall. A tragic hero is a person usually of noble birth, who suffers catastrophe. In the play,” The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,” very much like other tragedies, this play had much suspense with the characters especially Brutus, and Cassius. Brutus contrasts very well with Cassius in this play. Cassius wanted to kill Caesar so he can gain the power which was for his own personal gain.…
Cassius is not a loyal person; however, he is loyal to Brutus. At times, Cassius and Brutus disagree on certain ideas. Cassius often comes up with a worthy plan; however, Brutus is arrogant and denies his ideas. This leads to disagreements between the two, making it harder for them to be successful. . For instance, Cassius offers “Decius, well urged: I think it is not meet, / Mark Antony, so well beloved of Caesar, / Should outlive Caesar: /[……
He loved Caesar not only as a friend but as a brother. Cassius convinced Brutus to make a false image of Caesar and this lead to Cassius being able to get Brutus to do his dirty work and have not done any crime. He only wanted to go down in to the history books as a patriot, where’s the harm in that? Sure he may have killed someone but he did it in honor.…
In the play Cassius manipulated Brutus to get his own way which was the death of Caesar. Brutus was Caesar’s best friend, yet Cassius managed to convince or manipulate Brutus into actually betraying and killing Caesar. When the conspirators killed Caesar, Caesar was the most surprised that even Brutus decided to turn on him. This quote from the play shows how exactly Brutus is being manipulated by Cassius, it reads “Where many of the best respect in Rome, Except immortal Caesar, speaking of Brutus.”…
Cassius, a brave Roman noble who killed Caesar for personal reasons rather than for the greater good. Cassius says how envious he is for Ceasar’s power when he says, “Is now become a god, and Cassius is a wretched creature and must bend his body If Caesar carelessly, but nod on him,” (act 1, scene 2, lines 123-125). Cassius is stubborn and headstrong man. People are seeing Ceasar as a higher God and Cassius wants in on his power. He wants to own and rule land as well and Cassius seeing Ceasar having the ability to rule all of this land, he hates it.…
Although people generally believe they are persuaded by ideas that they have discovered, William Shakespeare’s historic tragedy, Julius Caesar illustrates that an individual’s thoughts are inevitably shaped by external factors. Persuasion and suggestion are rhetorical skills that play central roles in Julius Caesar, but they also demonstrates how individuals bend towards words they want to hear when faced with a difficult situation. The play cautions the dangers and powers of rhetoric as a tool for manipulation and reminds us how easily and completely an audience can be both won and lost in terms of persuasion. In the few early scenes we are able to see Cassius promoting his own views upon Brutus.…
DECISIONS A big decision is made by Brutus. His decision was very big concerning the fact that he had to kill a man. This all started when Cassius decided that if Caesar gains too much power, he will become Caesar’s slave. By the time that got to Cassius’s head, he decided to ask Brutus and a few others for help to kill Caesar.…
Often times, individuals will find themselves in a position where a difficult decision must be made. This common occurrence is used by authors to develop plots as well as characters. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar is gaining power among the Romans after defeating the previous leader, Pompey. Some Senators are taking note of this, and believe that they need to end this accelerated growth in power by assassinating Caesar. Marcus Brutus, one of Caesar’s dearest friends, must make a decision whether to remain in his friendship, or accept his invitation to the conspiracy in the name of his country.…
Brutus’s loyalty to Rome makes him vulnerable to the manipulation of Cassius, who uses Brutus’s fatal flaw against him for his own agenda. Cassius knows that Brutus will do anything for Rome, no matter…
Although Brutus cares for Caesar, he loves the people of Rome more; and when asked, he believes that Julius would not make a good leader. Brutus proves that when he speaks to Cassius: “I would not, Cassius, yet I love him well.” Brutus knows he will live the rest of his life with guilt if he does not follow…
At this time, Cassius is also trying to persuade Brutus to join the conspirators in killing Caesar. Aware that Brutus would never kill Caesar, Cassius convinces him that he would be a better ruler for Rome than Caesar. Cassius says “ ‘Tis just/ And it is very much lamented, Brutus/ That you have no such mirrors as will…
There are many examples of places in which manipulation is used today. One such example is in the politics. Political leaders, for example Donald Trump, try to sway the public 's emotion so that they will get elected for office. Just like in the real world, there are many different areas where manipulation occurs in the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. These areas include manipulation in politics, manipulation within your family or friends, and manipulation within ourselves.…
His vulnerability causes him to involve himself in the assassination, leading to his death in the end in which he killed himself out of guilt. Early in the story, Cassius emphasizes Brutus’ gullibility when he says to Casca, “Three parts of him Is ours already, and the man entire Upon the next encounter yields him ours” (1114). This significantly shows that because Brutus can be easily influenced, Cassius and the other conspirators are able to take advantage of him. This all leads to the poor decisions he makes later in the story considering he can easily be controlled. Because Brutus is easily influenced, he is unable to see things…
Persuasion is a powerful tool that can either be used for good or bad. Having the ability to persuade any one and everyone is a talent to be afraid of. In Julius Caesar the plot revolves around a conspiracy to assassinate Caesar. One by one people are convinced to join the conspiracy by Cassius the leader of the group. Cassius is the leader of the conspiracy group against Julius Caesar.…