Dominican Republic

Road signs direct us where to go to reach our destination, whether it be to keep going straight or turn, and which areas to avoid because of a construction or accident. When a person ignores the signs, it can both figuratively and literally often lead them to the wrong destination. People frequently see what they want to see, rather than the reality and truth of a situation. Disregarding major signs that one sees or brushing them off can certainly result in a tragic end. In the play Julius…

During much of its early history, Rome was a republic. The main feature of the Roman Republic was the fact that its officials were elected by vote of the people. After being ruled by Etruscan kings for decades, the Romans disliked monarchies and decided to give more power to the people. Patricians, or wealthy landowners, voted on two consuls and one praetor to run government affairs. The Roman Senate, composed of roughly three hundred patricians, started out as a group of advisers to government…

The Latin word “noble” is defined as “having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire such as honesty, generosity, courage...etc”(Webster 's Dictionary). In the 1800’s the word, “noble” was used in many books, speeches and other works of writing. Over time, the adjective “noble” is being used less and less in literature. Noble is commonly used to describe someone with high morals and great character. In the last lines of the play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the character…

Many different civilizations have impacted history throughout time. The most evolutionary times of these civilizations were between 600 B.C. and A.D. 1200 when they began to organize institutions and characteristics. These “defining and long lasting civilization patterns shaped by belief systems, including philosophies and religions, can be understood as classicism.” The base of classicism can also be seen as the expansion of societies into civilizations. There are five classical civilizations…

Gladiators were armed combatants who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals and criminals. Some of the gladiators were volunteers who risked their social standing by appearing in the arena but some of them were criminals, debtors and those condemned to death. During the formation of the Roman Empire and the settlement thereof, one of the biggest problems is the expansion of slavery. Because of the victories, the…

A tragic hero: a literary character that makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to his or her own destruction. Although Julius Cesar may not seem as though he is, he is the tragic hero of the play. He was noble enough to go against orders from his superiors. He had flaws of ambition and arrogance; that ultimately lead to his cataclysmic death, making Julius Caesar the tragic hero. While reading the play Julius Caesar, many people may find themselves connecting to Brutus much more than…

The play written by famed writer William Shakespeare titled "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" is a piece that has profoundly affected literature throughout the ages. Written in the year 1623, this influential story is set within Rome during the year 44 B.C., and features prominent Roman members of society who often die violent and unpredictable deaths. Considered a tragedy, this production features various techniques, including both internal and external conflict, usage of tragic flaws, and plot…

Manipulation and Facade in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar In a world which has survived on manipulation throughout history, many people find it necessary to continually present a facade, a mask, in order to prevent themselves from being manipulated and caught up in another 's plots. If someone were to show his true self to the world, letting everyone see his thoughts, fears, and intentions, he would become easy to take advantage of, easily manipulated, by others. This is demonstrated in the play,…

Julius Caesar, the public figure, was known as a very powerful Roman general and senator. He was greatly known for his military achievements and for conquering many regions. He was admired by the people of Rome, who held him in great regards. They praised and admired him so much that if he stabbed their mothers, they wouldn’t have done anything about it. This shows how Caesar was loved and adorned as a public figure. On the other hand, as a mortal man, Caesar had many physical flaws. He had many…

How do we define an individual as a main character? How do we outline his or hers attributes? How do we exemplify their qualities as the foremost leader? In the Shakespeare play, Julius Cesar, most readers, writers, and most definitely even William Shakespeare himself see the main character of the play as someone such as Brutus, Cassius, Antony, or even Casca, but why? Do we perceive them as the main character, because they have more lines than anyone else? Is it because the act extensively…