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Should Brutus join the conspiracy? In Shakespeare’s play the Tragedy of Julius Caesar he joins the conspiracy and kills Caesar. Brutus should not join the conspiracy because he could get killed if anything goes wrong, what honor is there in killing you best friend, and if Rome is ok with Caesar becoming king then why put Rome in turmoil without a functioning government. How many crimes are stopped before they even happen because someone can't keep a secret? If someone accidentally said…

In the Tragedy of Julius Caesar written by William Shakespeare, Marcus Brutus is the representation of a tragic hero. The essence of a tragic hero is someone of noble birth, who suffers a catastrophe. Shakespeare demonstrates the concept of a tragic hero by implementing the traditional elements. For instance, Shakespeare exercises the idea of a tragic flaw to uphold his perception of a tragic hero. Junius Brutus an ancestor of Marcus Brutus was a significant part of history. His importance is…

The 3rd Punic War is a collection of four books from a series of thirty-nine books titled The Histories, authored by Polybius. The books that cover The 3rd Punic War are books 36 through 39. In book 36, Polybius covers the negotiations of surrender between the Romans and Carthaginians. In book 37, Polybius gives his views of how the Romans have become obsessed with power and control, then he jumps to his 1st hand account of structuring a peace deal between the Achaeans and the Romans. Book 38,…

Dubuque Courthouse is a building of multi-period bearing architecture. The building was constructed in, Beaux Arts Architecture- having detailed, large columns with intricate moldings and free-standing statuary. The Beaux Arts style is defined as a neo-classical architecture which includes Renaissance and Romanesque architecture. In this piece, the exterior of the building will be deliberated since is the Roman aspect is derived, as well bypass previous incarnations of the building, as it has…

Brutus might be honorable to some people but to me he has not showed me if he is honorable or not and in this essay i hope to find if he is or not. Brutus makes his initial decision to join the conspiracy based on honor. When he is alone in his house Brutus mulls over what Cassius has asked him to do. He becomes agitated as he debates against himself, trying to decide which course of action is the best. Should he opt to kill Caesar or should he stay loyal to his friend? Brutus says, “It…

The famous words of Julius Caesar “Et tu, Brute? Then fall Caesar!” during his assassination from William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar created a dramatic ending for the Roman Republic (Julius Caesar 3.1.87). Julius Caesar marked the end of the Roman republic and his nephew Octavius marked the beginning of the Roman Empire. Is Julius Caesar the reason for the downfall of the Roman Republic? If not, what were the real reasons for its downfall? The decline of the Roman Republic began many years…

Julius Caesar In Julius Caesar Shakespeare demonstrates a hunger for power that everyone has and, if not kept in check, it could control your life and decisions. He shows the scene that repeats in history since humans existed as quoted by John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton. “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.” As a ruler julius caesar was a great man but as a man he was an absolute ruler. He is not one but the other in both views…

Commentary Commenced by Caesar William Shakespeare shows the underlying theme of decision making of a human being within Julius Caesar. The process of decision making of a human being is based upon the way one is able to be persuaded. This is shown through Shakespeare’s use of characterization and response to that portrayal, diction, foreshadowing, and rhetoric. Characterization gives the character a chance to express one’s view based upon how they see the situation. The reaction of the…

William Shakespeare has written 37 plays over his lifetime and died when he was only 52. During The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar is becoming the leader of Rome and everyone loves him. Brutus is a noble and respected man all throughout Rome. But, as Cassius brings up the idea of killing Caesar, Brutus is hesitant at first, but then finally decides he must do what is right for Rome. Brutus and the conspirators plot to kill Caesar and later carry out their plan, but left Caesar’s good…

In the play Antigone by Sophocles, Creon has recently been appointed as king of Thebes due to the recent deaths of his nephews, Polyneices and Eteocles. Although he is new to the throne, he proves himself to be an extraordinarily well rounded king, simultaneously being reasonable, fair, and good to the City of Thebes, as well as his own family. Through his actions and words it is as clear that he wants simply the best for those around him. He also makes decisions for the interest of not only…