Marcus Junius Brutus the Younger

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While giving his speech to the crowd at Caesar’s funeral, Antony proclaims, “When the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept./Ambition should be made of sterner stuff./Yet Brutus says he was ambitious” (3.2.90-92). The portrayal of Caesar as a caring, emotional leader by Antony contradicts the tyrannical image that Brutus paints of Caesar, and effectively turns the Plebians against the conspirators. Furthermore, although Antony previously promised not to blame the conspirators, his thirst for revenge…

Clever, Clever Brutus Politicians twist the truth. Most of the time, what they say is accurate but the techniques they use have a way of manipulating listeners. All politicians do this, in fictional stories, throughout history, and even to this present day. In William Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus uses manipulative devices in order to appeal to, pathos in which he evokes the feeling of being loved from the plebeians, logos in order to convince Cassius of his superior…

will be a true hero. Brutus was trying to do everything he could for the people of Rome. Brutus explained why he killed Caesar, “That at his will he may do danger with. / The abuse of greatness is when it disjoins / Remorse from power” (II.i.17-19). Brutus was afraid that Caesar will become a tyrant and start treating people like slaves. Brutus was a great friend of Caesar, but he also became Caesar’s worst enemy. He betrayed Caesar’s trust and joined the assassination…

contains many examples of honor, respect, and material wealth. Some of the characters use the idea of honor to mask their true intentions, but the ones that are worthy of honor try to earn it in humble, intelligent ways. The characters Julius Caesar, Brutus, and Cassius can be analyzed to illustrate how the value of honor is prevalent in Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar was a very popular and honored man, and he had a lot of supporters. He earned his honor by becoming a general for the Roman…

Selfishness, fear, cowardice and betrayal are all characteristics found in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. These traits are not found in Julius Caesar himself, but in the men who wrongfully murdered the soon-to-be king of the Roman Empire. Unlike his killers, Caesar’s love for Rome and its people, combined with his superb military ability, show that Caesar was a good man who was fit to lead Rome. Caesar was a good leader. Caesar shows that he is a good leader because of his love for Rome. Caesar’s…

In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Brutus is revealed to be a naive individual corrupted by his honourable beliefs and his wish to uphold his duty to the people. Through the use of diction, imagery and irony, Brutus repeatedly attempts to justify his planned assassination of Caesar believing it to be for the common good of Rome. Brutus is unable to understand nor recognize the faults of his plan due to his loyalty to the republic and unwavering determination. Brutus’ attempts to belittle his true…

Julius Caesar remains the greatest, most often used example of the titular “mighty ruler”. This appearance of magnificence stems from the interesting, sometimes bizarre history of his life and accomplishments. For example, Caesar was quite adept in the art of waging war and fighting, being skilled in horseriding and swordsmanship. He always led his army personally, yet not on horseback, as was the norm; he usually ran with his troops barefoot, rain or shine. Whenever his troops were losing,…

particular case would be Brutus so perhaps their conspiracy was not so noble after all. For example while the conspirators constantly claim that this…

greatness of his loyalty, Mark Antony displays many other indications of being a hero, an example of such being his favor in the eyes of the Roman people. The people of Rome chose to side with Antony over Brutus, when each character gave their funeral speeches after the death of Caesar. Brutus gave to the people his reasoning for killing Caesar, yet Antony only praised his deceased friend and never once tried to directly disprove the conspirator’s word. As Antony’s speech goes on his listeners…