Mark Antony

There are many definitions for violence, however, a common definition is that violence is only heroic when it is used for the greater good (maybe add the personal vendetta part we’ll see). Odysseus, the main character of The Odyssey, by Homer, comes home to his wife after a great journey, dressed as an old man. When he had arrived back to his home, he found the suitors living on his land, courting his wife, and taking the resources. Odysseus, as an act of revenge killed “...the suitors in that…

Pharaoh Ramses II was born in a high ranking family but not royalty.His grandfather Ramses I,was nominated by Pharaoh Horemheb as the Hereditary Prince in the entire lands,making Ramses I an heir to the throne followed a year later by Ramses father. This allowed Ramses II to become a pharaoh. Pharaoh Ramses II was born in an unknown month in 1303 BCE and died in July or August 1213 BCE. He reigned 1297-1213 BCE, he was also known as Ramses the Great, he was the third pharaoh in the…

The assassination of Julius Caesar was unjustified. It’s unjustified because Caesar was a great leader and lawgiver. Even though Caesar was a leader for his army across the republic in northern Italy, Caesar was taking down the forces for his enemies before he left to Egypt. He already had a plan when he left for Egypt. Julius Caesar was a good man. He was also a smart man, Julius Caesar was a lawgiver. Caesar had never lost a war. This says a lot of Caesar. He was a fighter when he needed to…

disputes and the activities they participated in such as the arts as well as the architecture, both prospered due to this time of peace. (Ancient Civilizations) Mainly, from the reason of free invasions and social disorder. After Augustus defeated Marc Antony, Augustus immediately terminated the prospect of civil war and continued to close the Gates of Janus. (UNRV History) This time period for the romans has been said to end around 180 AD, after the death of Marcus Aurelius.…

Was Brutus a traitor or a patriot? The question has been asked so many times. However, despite the fact that Brutus had killed Caesar, he is a patriot. Brutus unlike the rest of the conspirators was not acting out of jealousy or for personal gain, no Brutus acted out of what was best for Roman Republic. One might argue that Brutus was a traitor because he joined in on the conspiracy to murder his friend, instead of finding another way to remove Caesar from power. And to this there is two…

Caesar in the William Shakespeare play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, as both Brutus and Antony try to defend their side and sway the people of Rome's beliefs onto their own. These men do this by speaking to the crowd that has gathered outside the senate building where the assassination took place. Brutus is trying to justify his actions and show that he is honorable and did everything for Rome and its people. Antony on the contrary focuses His speech on Caesar and how he was a great man who…

I was excited for this banquet, as Ennius wanted to apologize for the treacheries he committed. I don’t know if I can forgive him yet, I mean, how can you honestly feel at peace with someone who killed your only son? He meant so much to me; he would have carried on the family name. Now our family’s legacy is through. Nevertheless, I wanted to have a good night, and perhaps see Ennius, for who I know he is-a truly good man. Thus, I went with the expectation of good wine and excellent food. * * *…

Brutus’s title of ultimate destruction Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar In The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare’s themes is the struggle in the characters, more specifically Brutus, between honor. The characters, most notably Brutus, all have some sort of definite struggle within themselves and they gradually become blind to what is logical because the titles they are given, giving them a “cloudy” perspective on life. The repetition of “honor” continues to pop up in…

Politics are the activities associated with the ruling of a country, especially the debate or conflict between among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power. In relationships today, a partner might have a different political view that could potentially negatively affect the relationship. But not only could politics have a negative on a political relationship, they can have effects on relationships outside of politics. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a perfect example of how…

was the grandnephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar. Octavian was believed to have been groomed by Caesar to be the next ruler of Rome. When Caesar died, Octavian and one of Caesar’s lieutenants, Mark Anthony, fought over who would become the next ruler of Rome after ruling together did not work out. Mark Anthony sought the aid of the Queen of Egypt, which at the time was Cleopatra, whom Caesar once sought help from. Octavian managed to defeat Anthony and Cleopatra and was given the title…