Antony and Cleopatra

shows that he is a good leader because of his love for Rome. Caesar’s love for Rome is shown in Act III, scene ii, lines 86 and 87, when Antony says that Caesar brought many captives back to Rome. A selfish leader would have kept these captives and sold them into slavery, making a fortune for himself. Caesar gave these…

Benedict Arnold comes from a line of disgraced ancestors, and he plans on restoring the family name. Headstrong, courageous, and fiercely brash, he is in the midst of the Revolutionary War when it starts. He begins by signing up as a general, and soon decides to take over Fort Ticonderoga. On the way, he meets Ethan Allen, another countryman who wants to take over Fort Ti himself. Arnold disagrees violently, and this is just the beginning of his many adventurous encounters. As Arnold rises…

Julius Caesar was brutally murdered by conspirators who apprised his beliefs. Mark Anthony was Julius Caesar's confidante and friend, so it's absurd to think he wouldn't do anything avenge his comrades death. Marc Anthony concocted a well thought out presentation to turn the citizens of Rome against the conspirators. The first step to Anthony's master plan is gaining Brutus and Cassius's trust. Marc Anthony sent his servant to assure Brutus that he loved Caesar but his allegiance lies…

In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Brutus is revealed to be a naive individual corrupted by his honourable beliefs and his wish to uphold his duty to the people. Through the use of diction, imagery and irony, Brutus repeatedly attempts to justify his planned assassination of Caesar believing it to be for the common good of Rome. Brutus is unable to understand nor recognize the faults of his plan due to his loyalty to the republic and unwavering determination. Brutus’ attempts to belittle his true…

‘Given the individual aspirations of Pompey, Crassus, and Caesar, it is not surprising that the first triumvirate broke down.’ Discuss The aspirations of Pompey, Crassus and Caesar were the cause of the breakdown of the first triumvirate due to Pompey’s want for power and money, Crassus’ lust for money and desire to make up for his lack of senatorial power, and Caesar’s need for money and power. The three men were feared by the senate, for their power and excessive wealth, so by joining together…

Julius Caesar remains the greatest, most often used example of the titular “mighty ruler”. This appearance of magnificence stems from the interesting, sometimes bizarre history of his life and accomplishments. For example, Caesar was quite adept in the art of waging war and fighting, being skilled in horseriding and swordsmanship. He always led his army personally, yet not on horseback, as was the norm; he usually ran with his troops barefoot, rain or shine. Whenever his troops were losing,…

In William Skakespear's play Julius Caesar, the conspirators give several reasons why it is important to assassinate Caesar who is gaining more and more power that he is starting to become a dictator of democratic Rome. No ordinarlly one would be wary of taking part of murdering someone especially when they consider the consequences but the conspirators thought this was the just thing todo for the sake of Rome. While this seems like a very noble reason, however, Shakespeare seems to suggest that…

Gaius Julius Caesar, the boy who was born into a family far from wealth but grew into a man, a soldier, and one who changed the visage and notoriety of Rome for all years to come, even without his mighty presence. Although it seems as though Caesar will be highly spoken of even after his death, Plutarch the Greek biographer and historian, states that Caesar’s “unlimited ambition” and hunger for power was the element of his downfall. Centuries later, Caesar’s motives and reputation are debated in…

Gaius Octavius, or better known as Octavius and Augustus Caesar, was the founder of The Roman Empire, and one of the greatest emperors of all time. His life is stunning, and so are his achievements. Augustus reshaped the entire empire, and enlarged it and its culture, changing the next two centuries for the better. He laid out his own foundation, and started an era that is known as the Pax Romana. Octavius was the grandnephew of Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was once the master of Rome, after…

citizens did participate in government Rome needed a more centralized form of government. Julius Caesar became the first dictator in Rome and centralized the military and politics. In 31 BCE Octavian, a relative of Julius Caesar, defeated his rival Marc Antony and consolidated his rule over the empire. Octavian, also known as Augustus, kept the empire centralized and created a basis for many years…