Augustus "Gus" McCrae

In a story of war and power, a character’s influence is very important. Julius Caesar is the king in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, so his position naturally comes with a lot of power. The romans listen to and accept what he says because they have appointed him as their leader and they trust him. Cassius however is not in a position on natural power and needs to work harder to get others to follow his agenda. Cassius uses logos and pathos to gain the influence that Julius Caesar has as king.…

In the famous play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare depicts many of his characters as fraudulant and manipulative. Many of the conspirators use Caesar’s ignorance and prideful nature to their advantage in order to succeed in their overall mission- killing him. As the story escalates, Caesar continues to be oblivious to the deceptive actions of the people closest to him. Ultimately, it is Caesar’s own ignorance that leads to his death. Caesar’s ignorance is plainly displayed…

This paper is an examination of Livy’s reconstruction of the events in Rome that led to the repeal of the Oppian Law in 195 B.C.E. The law was passed by the Roman authorities twenty years prior, as part of the efforts to support Rome’s war against Hannibal of Carthage (Sources, 69). Livy’s account of the law’s repeal begins by describing the restrictions on women set forth by the law. These restrictions include “owning more than half an ounce of gold, wearing fancy clothes, or riding in…

of Augustus in relation to nature of Roman Imperial art. Firstly, it is important to state that Augustus was the emperor that waged the most effective artistic campaigns compared to other emperors such as Vespasian as well as Constantine. In his artistic campaign, Augustus used the opportunity to spread the message of marriage and child bearing. Augustus's message was to promote…

The tribunes, Marullus and Flavius, break up a gathering of Roman citizens seeking celebration for Julius Caesar’s victorious return from war. The triumph is marked by public games in which Caesar’s friend, Mark Antony, participates. During Caesar's parade on the feast of Lupercal, a soothsayer warns Caesar about the ides of March, which he disregards. In their conversation, Cassius attempts to influence Brutus' opinions into believing Caesar should be slain, in preparation of having Brutus join…

Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln were both tremendous leaders during their time. There are several similarities between the two men. For instance, both men had military backgrounds in their younger years. Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln each made a significant impact on their countries with their political ideas and desire to help the people. The most important similarity that people think of when they remember them is that each of these great leaders was assassinated. When we think of Julius…

Thurinus took the throne of the new Roman Empire. As Julius Caesar’s nephew, he took the name Augustus Caesar. The senate willingly granted Augustus the power of emperor, while Julius, who ruled before him, held the title of dictator as he had military power. Because of this, Augustus Caesar is considered the first emperor of the Roman Empire. He ruled from 31 BCE to his death in 14 CE (Mark 2011). Augustus Caesar was very proud of the work he did in Rome, stating he,"found Rome a city of…

Was Caesar Ambitious? Using Mark Anthony’s funeral speech and Caesar’s own words, analyze what kind of king Caesar would have been had he lived. The play relays the tragic death of Julio Caesar. After Caesar defeated Pompey, he returns triumphant to Rome were the lower and middle class are his supporters, while the senate has grown in envy of his popularity. During the festival at Caesar’s return, Anthony offer the crown to Caesar three times and three times he refuses it. His ambitious was…

Some suggest the idea that “it may have been just a steady migration into Egypt, who worked themselves to power while still maintaining their religious beliefs and cultural differences”. This must have occurred during the time where there was a political weakness in Egypt.(Cassin p.201) Evidence of a constant influx have been found in excavations at Tell el-Dab’a, and settlements at Tell el-Ajjul, Eble, and Byblos. The Hyksos brought an innovation to Egypt; bronze weapons., chariots and bows.…

Much of any political leader’s success can be attributed to public image. Without the support of those under one’s power, one’s authority does not last long. As Augustus finalized Rome’s transition from a republic to an empire, his public image through military success, information on his private life, and various forms of propaganda—and the subsequent support from the people—was the basis of his power. A leader’s performance while commanding an army was an essential part in winning loyalty…