Cicero

In the beginning of the play we get an idea of what kind of character Julius Caesar is when a soothsayer warns him in the street of Rome “Beware the ides of March” (Act 1, Scene 2) and he simply dismisses what the man said, thinking it is not important. Julius Caesar often thinks of himself higher than everyone else as well as refers to himself in the third person. Caesar’s behavior bothers Cassius and many other noblemen as we learn throughout the first three Acts. Cassius begins to convince…

As Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman philosopher, once said, "A room without books is like a body without a soul.” Books have the capability to be any person's escape from reality and no book should ever be subjected to the term "banned". Every book has at least one good thing to offer, no matter how great or small. All the reader has to do is give the book a chance and find that one thing. The novel The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger, is one such book that should be taught in high school.…

fickleness of the people as they celebrate Caesar’s defeat of Pompey. Fickleness is also shown again in “Act II Scene I” as the conspirators are fickle as they try to persuade Brutus into killing Caesar with the addition of Antony and then adding Cicero as a conspirator. Brutus turns down these ideas in which the conspirators agree. This shows that their opinions were easily persuaded and in this stance, Brutus became the leader of the conspiracy over Cassius as he gives the final say so and…

Julius Caesar Rough Draft: “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in the stars, but in ourselves.” This is a quote from Shakespeare’s work The Tragedy of Julius Caesar that explains to readers how a flaw is within one 's inner self including the choices they make. The play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar opens with Brutus in the midst of a decision that may shape the future of Rome. He must choose whether or not he wishes to join the conspiracy of Romans who wish to kill Caesar. After agreeing and…

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…

and the men have 45 legions combined. Their first course of action is proscription list with the names of three hundred senators and two thousand Equites. This proscription was for revenge and to increase their funds and M. Antony made sure to kill Cicero. The Triumvirs also went against the lead conspirators in Julius Caesar’s assassination, Brutus, and Cassius. At the Battle of Philippi in September and October of 42 BC, Anthony wins both of the battles, while Augustus pretends…

Brutus – The One to Lead Them All William Shakespeare was one of the greatest playwrights of all time. His plays are known worldwide, and studied by scholars everywhere. One of Shakespeare 's favourite categories of plays was his tragedies. While some of these plays were completely fictional, others were based on historical figures. One, in particular, is Julius Caesar. Despite the title, however, it is safe to say that while Caesar was a character of great importance, he was surely not…

In the tragedy ”Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare. The fist scene in Act I, tribunes Flavious and Marullus allow the reader to get an idea of Julius Caesar. Act I, scene II shows both Cassius and Brutus are not at peace with the idea of Julius Caesar as king, and Julius Caesar tells Marcus Antonius, Mark Antony, “He loves no plays, / As thou dost, Antony; he hears no music. / Seldom he smiles, and smiles in such a sort / As if he mocked himself, and scorned his spirit / That could…

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa: Rome’s Pillar of Strength Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa is known mainly as Augustus’ right hand man, who helped him reach the top against every obstacle he faced and his most trusted friend. He was a man whose intelligence and wisdom were beyond his years, ranging from military prowess to technical ingenuity that had not been seen before. Many of Augustus’ greatest triumphs can be directly traced to his friend’s exceptional efforts and talent, and the unwavering faith that…

The death of Julius Caesar changed lives all over Rome. Some had power who had never been in power before. For some Ceaser’s death brought prosperity, and many of the people of Rome had more money and land than they had ever owned. However, many people lost their lives when Ceaser was murdered, and some responded to the lack of control with anger and violence. New alliances were formed as well as new enemies. The first scene takes place in a camp near Sardis. Brutus is speaking to…