...If the Roman working class were asked “Would you agree Julius Caesar was a hero to your capital of Rome?” Their response would be, Julius Caesar was a strong and powerful leader to Rome; he was a hero.” Caesar provided jobs, food, and sanitation and tried to make Rome a better place to live. Bringing peace, pride, power and Caesar never lost hope, never gave up. One of the many reasons why Julius Caesar is a hero to Rome is because he gave the Roman’s job’s and created jobs. In the passage “Killing Caesar” by Jon Herman, a large amount of people in Rome were poor, and in need of money. “Never before had Rome been governed so well, or so efficiently.” He helped Rome’s government. “Caesar created jobs by building roads, temples, and aqueducts.” Caesar created not only jobs but also created sanitation throughout the city. “Fresh water flowed freely in fountains throughout the city.” Everything that was clean, fresh, and pure was all Caesar’s control. “Sanitation, sewage, and food, all were seemingly under the control of Caesar.” Caesar’s rule brought his city to peace and were now worry free. Furthermore, Julius Caesar fought for Rome, tried to make it a better...
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...conspiracy for the people of Rome because he thought it would be the best for them. He believed in it and in the end it cost him his life. Caesar also did nothing wrong to deserve to be assassinated by the conspirators. In my opinion, it was the right thing to do because there were many reasons behind it. One of them was that he is power hungry, another is that he will turn on his friends to gain power and his ancestors also brought down the tyrants that once ruled Rome. Brutus knew that if Caesar gained power that he would abuse it. In a soliloquy Brutus said that Caesar is like a serpent's egg that when it hatches it will turn evil (Anderson 799). When Caesar gains power he will turn evil...
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...debate of Julius Caesar is most likely whether Brutus should have joined the conspiracy. Brutus was right to collaborate in the conspiracy for multiple reasons. No one could have known how Caesar would handle the responsibility of the power in which comes with being king. Brutus believed strongly in the people of Rome as well as the Roman republic system. Similarly, he considered himself an expert judge of character and a loyal man making him a worthy leader of the assassination of Caesar. Caesar may have turned against the people who helped him after he became king, such as Brutus. Brutus had known of kings before in which had abused their power. There was no way of knowing whether Caesar would do this or not. Shakespeare uses an analogy of someone climbing a ladder to describe Caesars climb to power(II,i,22-27). Correspondingly, up until now he has used...
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...Julius Caesar was part of the first triumvirate and killed Pompey to attempt to become a monarch. Conspiracies arose to try and end Caesar’s life and his best friend, Brutus, was convinced to join. Brutus is wrong to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Killing Caesar is a dishonorable act and Brutus, saying he is honorable, joins the conspiracy. The conspiracy is not a “noble” act as Brutus claims it to be.It is said about Caesar that he could grow to become a tyrant, which means that he was not yet a tyrant. Caesar is a man who rose to power using his strength and war. Caesar becoming powerful leads him to pursue becoming a monarch. Brutus tries to explain killing Caesar as a noble act for the republic of Rome. Brutus claimed that “Think him as a serpent's egg which hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous, and kill him in the shell.”(II, i, 32-34). The act of Caesar is a crime and will be as such no matter how you justify it. Brutus joins the conspiracy, following this...
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...calculating, narcissistic, and having a drive for power are some of the personality traits found common amongst tyrants. They can also be charismatic, charming, and deceitful. Having the personality traits of a tyrant, in moderation, could be the ultimate key to success. When people hear the word “tyrant”, they think of an oppressive and cruel ruler, such as Adolf Hitler. Throughout history, tyrants are notorious for being selfish and causing massive destruction because of this selfishness. However controversial it may be, the fact is that they had goals and they were successful to some extent. A perfect example of using tyrannical powers for success is a boss telling their employees what to do and providing expectations. As the visual found from Career Intelligence, a boss-like figure gave an employee an assignment which later lead to the company’s sales to increase. A boss has to have that drive for success and power in order for their goals, or the goals of the place they work for, to be met. If they do not have any urge to control situations or people, whether being oppressive or not, they would not be in the position that they are in today. While not saying that everyone that has a higher rank job is self-absorbed, some decisions that lead to their success most likely only benefitted...
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...downfall. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, there are many arguments over who is the tragic hero. Some people say it is Marcus Brutus. Others say that it is Julius Caesar. After examining these two options, a solution has been made. Brutus is the tragic hero because he possesses such heroic qualities and dies at the end of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Marcus Brutus deserves the title tragic hero for many reasons. First is because Brutus is a noble man. He never deceives anyone in the play. Even though he was part of the conspiracy and killed Julius Caesar, he did it for the benefit of Rome. Brutus stated: “if then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more” (870). Brutus did everything for the benefit of someone else. Brutus was a noble man and he cared about others more than himself. Another example of this is when Brutus did not tell Portia his plans to murder Caesar because he felt it would stress her even more in Act two, Scene one. Brutus was a noble man....
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...an individual who will stand up against a tyrant. This is also a feature of literature as well which is shown by: Brutus in ‘Julius Caesar’ who is fighting because of his ideals for a perfect life of liberty, Winston Smith in ‘1984’ who is fighting against a brutal totalitarian regime and Sir Thomas More in ‘A man for all seasons’ who is fighting due to his conscience being able to rule over his loyalty to King Henry. All three of these characters are in positions of power within the states they will later fight against: Brutus is one of Caesar’s key advisers who is described as patriotic as shown by the quote “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more” and is frequently referred to as an honourable man, Winston Smith is a technician within the Ministry of Truth and his job is to destroy any parts of history which disagree with the official party line and is described as having a “varicose ulcer above his right ankle” which forces him to “rest several times” on his way home and finally Sir Thomas More is Henry’s Chancellor of the Exchequer and is described as a kind and generous man who “would give anything to anyone” and very importantly he is a staunch Catholic, but what drives each of these men to strike out against the state they themselves are a part of? “Wherever there is a man who exercises authority, there is a person who resists authority” – Oscar Wilde, This quote shows that throughout history whenever a tyrant emerges, there will be an individual or group...
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...Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Renowned English poet, playwright and actor William Shakespeare’s birth date is not known; however, he is said to have been baptized on the 26th of April 1564. He died on the 26th of April 1616 but not before he had written about 38 plays, 154 sonnets and other literary pieces. Shakespeare’s plays have been translated into several languages over the years and have been produced in many forms throughout the ages. The Play Julius Caesar is a play about friendship, betrayal and power. The play is a historical tragedy as it presents the biography of one of the greatest man to have ever lived in Rome. Caesar was made Dictator and Consol after he chased Pompey and his forces out of Rome in an attempt to obtain ultimate power. Caesar’s ultimate goal was to become Rome’s first king and he remained focus on this goal until his death in 44BC. His death was as a result of fate and his refusal to acknowledge the many signs and omens that foreshadowed his fall. Brutus a very good friend of Caesar also took part in his assassination. Brutus feared that Caesar would become a tyrant and harm the people of Rome. In an attempt to ‘save’ the people Brutus helped Cassius to take Caesar’s life. After Caesar’s death he is avenged by his loyal servant Antony who skillfully manipulates his way into the band of conspirators. Later, after winning the love of the people Antony pursues and conquers Brutus’ and Cassius’ forces...
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...Julius Caesar Character Analysis Written around the year 1599, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar written by William Shakespeare, was based on the Roman philosopher Plutarch’s biographies of the hoary Greek and Roman rulers, Julius Caesar, Octavius Brutus, and Marc Anthony. The role and personality of Julius Caesar in the written play was greatly determined in an indirect manner. Julius Caesar is immanently the disputed protagonist who remains a flat character throughout the play; a self-aggrandizing character that is wished death upon. His constant demands and braggart remarks about himself gave him a very egotistical perception. He was plotted against behind his back by people he called his friends, and was eventually stabbed to death on the Ides of March, or on the 15th of March, ironically, in front of the Theatre of Pompey. Julius Caesar often allowed his dignity to get in his way, which strongly made him look very preposterous and moronic. Caesar thought very highly of himself and had a very prominent perspective of himself. Subsequently defeating Pompey, a Roman politician and general, he boastfully returns back to Rome, being greeted by enjoying the show of pomp. After being demanded by Caesar, Marc Antony responded to Caesar saying, “When Caesar says “Do this,” it is performed.” (23.) Marc Antony generates the idea of Caesar being like a God; he’s treated like a deity and Marc follows all his commands and demands as if he’s a slave. Caesar is perceived as a very valiant...
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...little bit of the spotlight” (Conrad). Julius Caesar and Brutus were considered good friends. LeBron James was basically made into a superstar from the Cleveland Cavaliers. The relationship between the two groups will be explained in detail. Furthermore, their similarities and differences will be expressed using proper evidence. Also, despite Caesar and Brutus being from a complete different generation than the modern day, betrayal still has the same effect on an individual. To begin, Julius Caesar was one of the greatest leaders in Roman history who was assassinated by a group of conspirators because they were afraid he would become a tyrant. Marullus, who does not...
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...Explain the significance of Cleopatra’s relationship with Julius Caesar? Although hardly any record remains on Cleopatra’s role throughout the Alexandrian War (48-47BC) until the end of the war, the significance of Cleopatra’s relationship with Julius Caesar was highly beneficial on her behalf, as confirmed by ancient historian Cassius Dio, because Caesar bestowed the kingdom upon Cleopatra alone, since he had waged the war for her sake. The Alexandrian War worked in Cleopatra’s favour as once again, she re-established and secured her rule on the throne beside her brother Ptolemy (XIV). Moreover, under the authority and command of Julius Caesar, the removal of her rebellious sister Arsonie from the kingdom provided her with once less immediate threat in the royal family. Caesar even left three legions to protect Cleopatra’s reign of power (McManus, 2001) to make sure that his powerful army could diminish any insurgencies as well as ensure her safety. Cleopatra’s relationship with Caesar was immensely valuable to her, as it provided her ongoing protection and a continuation of her lineage and moreover, an heir, which cements her position as a queen according to Plutarch “(Caesar) left Cleopatra as queen of Egypt, and a little later she had a son by him.” Whether it was for political purposes, or it was a genuine romance, or perhaps both, it was evident that Caesar’s romantic affair with Cleopatra secured her survival and safety on the throne. In 47BC, Cleopatra gave birth...
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...Both Caesar and Hitler both led their armies with confidence and assertiveness. Did their motives justify their abuse of power? Did ambition drive them to make the decision they made? “The Arrogance and Cruelty of Power,” by Robert H. Jackson, is an excerpt of a firsthand account of U.N.’S trial against the Nazis. They wanted to punish the Nazis abuse of power and provides justice for the lives that were lost during the holocaust. Ambition drove Caesar to kill the other rulers in order to gain the power he needed to keep the Roman empire strong and prosperous. Ambition drove Hitler to enslave, work, and millions of Jews, Gypsys, and Catholics in order to make the perfect race of Germans. Ambition is what drove these men to do things that they thought were for the good of their empire. Their abuse of power is the reason their empires fell....
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...in Shakespeare’s play ‘Julius Caesar’ and Phyllida Lloyd’s film ‘The Iron Lady’. The personal and public displays of one’s personality can cause the audience to develop a sense of confliction. In ‘Julius Caesar’, Caesar was portrayed as a man who was loved by the populace of Rome, but the target of jealousy of the conspirators as those who achieve greatness in society become the target of those who are incapable of emulating their achievements. The masses admiration for Caesar was the result of his successes as a politician and military general. This outlook of Caesars popularity with the common people is demonstrated in the opening scene as people made ‘holiday to see Caesar and rejoice in his triumph’ after annihilating the sons of Pompey. The audience is left to question whether or not the conspirators really did have Rome’s best interests at heart. Additionally, a Shakespearian audience would’ve known the military history behind Julius Caesar and sympathised him due to the characters of the play thinking ill of him. Therefore the conspirators had to justify their actions and decision to assassinate Caesar in order for the audience to think righteously of the conspirators. So for the first act of the play, the conspirators employ the use of rhetorical devices to sway the views of others and justify the act of the assassination. ‘And why should Caesar be a tyrant then?’ uses a sense of logos and syllogism to present Cassius’ arguments as to why Caesar should be killed. Furthermore...
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...In the play Julius Caesar the main character Julius Caesar was assassinated by his friends and senate members, after his death both Brutus and Mark Antony gave speeches to the public. These speeches in their own had several ways of depicting Caesar’s death and what had to be done about several problems that had come into being. Brutus in his speech told the public how that Caesar’s death was a necessary action to stop his ambition to become a tyrant dictator with all the power of Rome at his figure tips. Where on the other hand mark Antony’s speech made the conspirators a primary target for the public to gain revenge for killing their beloved leader. This even lead to Cinna the poet being killed for having the same name as a conspirator. That is the only person that was in the story was said to have been killed for having the same name as someone but there is a good chance that some other people died for having the same...
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...Men willingly believe what they wish."- Julius Caesar. The men who followed Caesar were always set aside and seen as less by Caesar. the two m en who first joined the conspiracy to kill Caeser were Brutus and Cassius. Although the two men a re significantly different, that just helps the situation. Like magnets there differences cl ick. Brutus is a beloved man of Rome, well respected. in act one scene 2 you see how blind Brutus is. Cassius sees his chance to make Brutus think Cassius loves him and that not even Brutus sees how great he really is. Cassius and Brutus spea k as Brutus hears the people want to crown Caesar, and it is received that even Brutus would not wa nt that to happen, as he says he loves Caesar but that he loves...
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