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Dyshere Logan Tammy Geidel AP English Languish and Composition 3 July 2014 A Summary of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Julius Caesar was a great man in the eyes of the roman people. The play opens when Caesar has just returned from a great battle. Caesar is walking around the streets of Rome high off of the fame and power he has gained. The common people of Rome praise Caesar as if he was a god. This puts an uneasy feeling to those who seek power as well. As Caesar is…

Caesar Dies on the Senate Floor Breaking: Today, Julius Caesar, our ”dictator for life” of our great Empire, is murdered by his own senators at a meeting in a hall next to Pompey’s Theatre. Caesar was a military genius, he defeated Pompey and he also defeated the annoying Gauls up north. Caesar was also very generous to us and we elected for many political positions and he satisfied us. Today he dies at the age of 55. Caesar was killed today morning at a meeting hall next to Pompey’s Theatre.…

The Second Triumvirate and Octavian’s Victory Over Antony With Octavian’s first orders of business completed, but the Senate expected him to fight Antony, not Brutus and Cassius (conspirators). Brutus refused to give himself up at Mutina and Antony besieged Mutina with his army in order to conquer the city. Seeing Antony and his troops as a major threat, Octavian marched against Antony and, with the support of two consuls, ultimately defeated Antony’s army at Mutina. Shortly after, Octavian…

It is commonly thought that the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar has very cut and dry heroes and villains, with Brutus being the hero and Antony being the villain, but I beg to differ. There is not one or two villains, but rather all the main characters are villains as well as heroes. They are all heroes and villains because they all have done evil actions, b have outstanding achievements, and finally it all depends on the reader's point of view. The definition of a villain is a character who…

In the “Modernity of Julius Caesar”, Maynard Mack argues that William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar can still represent society today. Reflecting back on his composition, I started to agree with most of his points. His clear and calculated writing style successfully supports his argument. In addition to his straightforward writing, Mack utilizes the idea of a duality in people to supports his thesis. Subsequently, by using the sentiment of rationality versus irrationality and its consequences,…

“It is better to die once than live always in fear of death.” From the time Caesar became consul everybody knew he would be the greatest leader that Rome has ever seen. The heroic and courageous leader, Julius Caesar, has proven over time that he is the best military leader because of his exceptional work in leading his army, winning the Gallic Wars, and defeating Pompey in the Roman Civil War. Julius Caesar was the kind of man that didn’t hide behind his army; he led. Suetonius once said, “He…

While reading Shakespeare’s The Life and Death of Julius Caesar and Plutarch’s Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, one would be surprised to learn of the interesting differences that separates the two stories that at first seem so similar. Plutarch was a historian who believed in the achievement of history that related to great men and rulers. Shakespeare followed Plutarch and emphasized how the Roman leaders carved the path for history, but took a more dramatic approach to Caesar’s life.…

NERO AND JULIUS CAESAR Background Julius Caesar Caesar’s full name is Gaius Julius Caesar. He was born somewhere between 102 and 100 BCE. Caesar’s family had noble, Patrician roots. His father died in 85 BCE. A few years later he was engaged and he was possibly married to a wealthy young woman. His marriage soon was broken and when he was eighteen he married again to Cornelia. Later they had a child and named her Julia. Kidnapped by Cecillian pirates and held for ransom, he maintained a…

To be able to change others way of thinking by just using your words is the most incredible form of power. Both funeral speeches were said in attempt to persuade the citizens whether Caesar’s death was for the good of Rome or if Brutus and the conspirators were just murders. Brutus utilized ethic by indicating that he is exceptionally loyal to Rome before he is even faithful to his dearest friends. His objective was to impress the citizens. While Antony utilized very convincing quality in his…

Grecian Appeals in a Roman State When thinking of famous oration, one example comes to the forefront. The speech given by Marc Antony to mourn Caesar in Shakespeare’s work Julius Caesar has been referenced for ages as an example of a convincing argument. Everyone recalls the opening line of, “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.” and all know what follows the speech – war leading to the establishment of the final triumvirate. (Shakespeare 3.2.82) However, in praising Antony’s words,…