Act four, scene two of Julius Caesar begins with an argument between Cassius and Brutus. This argument leads into scene three as well. Cassius is upset with Brutus for punishing Lucius by putting him in jail. Lucius had been taking bribes. Wealthy citizens of Rome would pay Lucius in return they would get a government position. Cassius is upset, because Lucius was working for Cassius. Cassius was getting all the money that the citizens were paying Lucius. Basically, Lucius was doing Cassius’…
Scene 2-3 of Julius Caesar. Most of the action falls somewhere around these scenes, so the point of this paper is too: explain what occurred in Act IV, Scenes 2-3 of Julius Caesar, the power of both teams, problems that occur within each team, and who will most likely rise or fall. After the death of Caesar,…
Throughout these two scenes a lot of stuff happens. Act 4 scene 2 starts off at a place at a camp near Sardis (Shakespeare). This is where Brutus, Lucillius, Lucius, and the Soldiers all come together to meet Titinius and Pindarus. Brutus has a talk with them about a disagreement he has with Cassius. Brutus goes to Lucillius and tells him that Cassius is starting to act fake towards him, and that he does not trust and believe in him like he used to (LitCharts). Then Cassius arrives…
They could see that Caesar was filled with pride, and that he was using fear to control the people of Rome. He committed murder to attain his place as their leader and was not a man to be trusted. They both feared that Julius Caesar would impose a one man rule; that would make him the most powerful man in Rome. If Marullus and Flavius were roman tribunes then I would think it would be their job to protect the Roman people from Caesar, and question his motives. Flavius…
Sometimes, other people of high rank were also called tribunes. For example, a Tribune of the Treasury was thought to be a tax collector (Wikipedia.org). Marullus and Flavius were Roman tribunes who distrusted and disliked Julius Caesar in the Shakespeare play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Their distrust of Caesar stems from the death of Pompey. Pompey was a leader in Rome who was killed by Caesar, supposedly because of Caesar’s lust for power. According to Marullus, Pompey was a very…
The Roman Empire was a giant during its days. Their technology, fashion, and power amazed the ancient world. This wasn 't just based on there genius minds and there powerful troops, but it was based on their cooperation and organization. All organization is favored and helpful, however their political setup was extraordinary. They all had it set up perfectly so that they had full control over everything. The latest of these additions was the tribune. The tribunes were among the most…
There is a debate on whether Brutus was a patriot or a betrayer. Although, this is an opinionated question, your answer comes from an opinion also. I found my opinion within his actions. His actions speak louder than words, therefore I was able to hear him loud and clear. I followed and gathered why he did what he did, and in return, determined whether I agreed or not. I did not agree, Brutus was a betrayer. Brutus was a betrayer and his bad actions outweighed his good ones. Yes, some may…
In Cicero’s “On Friendship”, Cicero first explains how he heard the speech that Laelius gave. He then celebrates the friendship he had with Atticus and records the dialogue between Laelius and other characters as a representation of the friendship he had with Atticus. Through reading the dialogue the reader can determine that Laelius truly loved his friend. Furthermore, this dialogue displays the way the Romans viewed and defined friendship while also displaying the value in having a good friend…
King Arthur was a film made based on the tale of Arthur and his knights. Throughout this story of the great hero Arthur, steps of the common hero’s journey and many literary elements were frequently exemplified. The film focused on the history and politics during the period in which Arthur ruled; a time when the Roman empire had collapsed and battles for power broke out in outlying countries. The Romans were impressed by the Sarmatian people’s fighting skills and in order for them to be spared,…
Empire has carved its name into history. One of the most significant events in Roman history include the Battle of Actium; a battle that decidedly ended Roman Republic and began the foundation of the great Roman Empire. During the Roman Civil War, Julius Caesar’s death in 44 BC sparked the struggle of power between Octavian and Mark Antony. As a result of this struggle, Octavian’s navy forces battled against Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII in 31 BC to take over the Roman Eastern province. This…