Battle of Philippi

The play Julius Caesar written by William Shakespeare took place during a period of Roman political disturbance which parallels to the monarchy Shakespeare was in when he wrote the play. Like most playwrights in that time, Shakespeare created plays that reveal adherence to the throne. However, in Julius Caesar, Shakespeare uses the play as an opportunity to express his criticism for the monarchy by sympathising with the conspirators who were against the throne through the actions of the…

Emotions are what drive us, for one cannot be persuaded without understanding emotions. Learning new words might help us when feeling emotions because we can identify them. Words are the most powerful force available to humanity because we can choose what words to say depending on the situation. Antony’s speech at Caesar’s funeral was more effective than Brutus’ because Antony used genuine emotion to sway the crowd. Brutus’ speech rationalized Caesar’s murder by using logic and reasoning…

English Essay title: IS Art) 1 "The tragedy of Brutus is that of a conflict between personal friendship and patriotic duty." The patriotic Brutus is at war with the more affectionate Brutus. Faced with his own troubles he makes his decisions based on the principles of honour forged by the Rome he would die for. Such as seen in his relationship with Cassius, Brutus forms friendship based on mutual views not emotion. "I do fear the people choose Caesar for their king." were the words from…

Brutus is a very complex character in Julius Caesar. He is a powerful public figure and plays many roles in the book. He appears as a husband to his wife Portia, a great leader, and a loving friend. He faces many challenges throughout the book and has to choose who he feels he should be loyal to. Brutus is a hero because he had the best interest for all his friends, he is honourable and most loves Rome, and he is loyal to the conspirators. Brutus starts off as a good friend to Cassius, who…

“Et tu, Brutè?- then fall, Caesar” (III, i, 85). The last words spoken by the leader, the tyrant, the man named Julius Caesar. In the play “The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare, The leader of Rome in 44 B.C.E, Julius Caesar, is assassinated by his closest allies, men he perceived to be loyal to him, among them are Caius Cassius and Marcus Brutus, who were killed in revenge by Mark Antony, Caesar’s most loyal comrade. Caesar is killed by Brutus and Cassius because they were not…

Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is a play that revolves around two characters who fall in love at first sight, but they have caught themselves in the midst of a family feud. They struggle to fix their lives together, which leads to a tragedy. Fate is a term which describes the reasoning of them being "star-cross'd lovers", as Shakespeare states, and that an event is destined to happen. Romeo and Juliet thoroughly express these predetermined courses of events. All throughout the…

Julius Caesar is a play filled with death and betrayal. Based on historical events in the ancient Rome Empire, it is specifically about the time when one of the greatest generals of the Roman Empire was killed. Each and every death had a purpose and consequence that came about because of it. The first person to die in the play was Caesar himself. He was a hero of the Roman Empire and a generous, kind-hearted man. Yet, he was dispatched by his friends and fellow senators. When his life was ended,…

But they didn’t leave in peace. On the contrary, they took over land, soldiers, and money to sustain themselves and their military in preparation for the inevitable war between their forces and the Triumvirate (Badian). War did come, and at the Battle of Sardis, Brutus, with the help of his servant Strato, committed suicide by stabbing himself, the same way he murdered his best friend (Shakespeare 5.5.44-51). Even though Brutus killed Caesar seemingly in cold blood, the assassination was…

Despite some claims, Brutus was not a cold blooded killer. He did not seek power in killing Caesar. What he had to gain was, in fact, freedom for his people. At this time Rome was ruled by dictators. Rulers were revered in the way gods were and could be harsh at times. In the first act, Brutus was taken aside by Cassius to speak. Brutus and Cassius witnessed the people offering Caesar the crown once more and Brutus expressed his disappointment; “Ay, do you fear it? Then must I think you would…

Cassius told me he fears that our conspiracy has been discovered. Cassius also says if we ever are discovered he will slay himself. I tell him “be constant Popilius Lena speaks not of our purposes.” Cinna tells Casca he will be first to stab Caesar, then Caesar walks in and seats himself on his high senate chair. After Caesar seats himself Metellus walks over to Caesar and begs for enfranchisement of his brother. Then I ask Caesar that thee “Publius Cimber may have an immediate freedom of repeal…