Mark Antony

Marcus Tullius Cicero, a consul for the Roman senate, addressed the citizens of Rome promptly following Lucius Catiline’s exile in what is now known as the Second Catilinarian Oration. In this public oration, Cicero attempts to persuade the Roman citizens and the Senators that he is a more favorable leader than Catiline, while threatening those Catiline supporters who cannot be persuaded with words or violence. Through Cicero’s skilled use of rhetoric, Cicero is not only slighting Catiline, but…

Julius Caesar-Hero or Tyrant? Many people have the same questions: “Who was Julius Caesar?”, “Was he really so awful that he was stabbed?”, and “Was he a hero or a tyrant?” The truth is that Julius Caesar was a hero, not a tyrant. He impacted Rome in a positive way, and definitely was a needed blessing. Caesar saved the land from the terrible senators, gave food to the people, and provided jobs. He was thought of as more a god than a man. Caesar was not perfect, but there is no perfect person.…

Julius Caesar, the “dictator for life” of the Roman Empire, was murdered on March 15th 44BC, in the Pompey’s Theatre by his very own senators, during one of their meetings. Julius was planning on leaving Rome to fight in the war on March 18th. He had planned to have some of the most loyal members in the army to rule the empire while he was gone, and Cassius and his brother-in-law Marcus were both very angry to take orders form Caesar’s inferior followers. Unfortunately, Caesar would’ve still…

JESUS AND CAESAR In the first century, the Roman Emperor Caesar was worshipped by many as a “god.” In fact, one of the common complaints against Christians among the Romans was their refusal to take part in emperor worship. During that time there was another man who also claimed to be divine, Jesus. In illustrating the vast differences between these two, author Wilbur Smith wrote, “Caesar was the ruler of the Roman Empire, one of the greatest rulers the earth has ever known;…

Julius Caesar: a man of Rome; one who seeked power and glory from an early age who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted. Eventually he would get what he wanted, but for a certain cost. However, his decisions as he rose to the top would also be his downfall and later, his demise. At a young age Caesar was trusted with many responsibilities. In 85 BC, at the age of 16, Caesar's father passed away, thrusting him into the head of the family. Along with being the head of his household he was…

practice can be observed in the play after the death of Caesar when Antony and Brutus give their speeches. Brutus speaks his reason for assassinating Caesar, and then Antony used politie wording to turn the crowd away from the conspirators side. That speech format is still used today, which includes a speech given by Ted Cruz about Donald Trump. Cruz stayed civil while trying to sway the crowd in his direction, much like Marc Antony…

The Fall of the Roman Republic was tragic but there's not just one specific person or reason for the fall. One of the main reasons that people think caused the Fall of Rome was that the Roman constitution was not ready for a larger expanded pass romanian waters. Other reasons are Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus, the Tribes, and the king that was the king after the fall Julius Caesar. Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus was a fundamentalist he thought out everything but his reputation did not start till he…

A Juryman asked Mr. Smith if he had any other theories. Mr. Smith stated that he could provide other technical opinions, but they were pure surmise and taken on the whole he was in favour of the backfiring theory. In summing up the evidence presented, the Coroner addressed the Jury stating that he was sure they would all endorse Mr. Smith’s remarks at the loss of Lieutenant Busk. Edward Busk was well known in his profession and had done good work for the country, and at such a time could be…

Casca and the others wants Brutus's help in their plot to turn everyone against, and to assassinate, Caesar. They want Brutus on their side because he is extremely well known and is very well respected. Brutus is also very powerful, trustworthy and has lots of followers. This could help their conspiracy tremendously because if Brutus takes sides with them then so will everyone else who believes and has trust in Brutus. Casca and the others are not as well known as Brutus so his taking of sides…

Titus Livius, the Roman historian, and possibly the reason how we know about the Roman Empire today. Born between the years of 64/59 BC, someone around Patavium, Northern Italy, which today is modern Padua, from the second wealthiest places in Italy. his hometown was also known for their politics antics and conservative values. It is said that he spent a large amount of time in the city do to the fact that there in Italy, (today), there was a civil war going on within the city. The governor at…