William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
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Julius Caesar is a great tragedy written by one of, if not the greatest, writer from the 15th century, William Shakespeare. To write the play Shakespeare based the events in the play on historical events that happened to Julius Caesar in reality. The only source for the play in that time would most likely to have been The Life Of Julius Ceasar by Plutarch. The main point of the play is the conspiracy against and the assassination of Caesar. The main part I can relate to today’s world is that the government of the time betrayed everyone and did all they could do to cover their mistakes instead of fixing the problem. Another big tactic that those in charge use that is also cohesive with today’s world is the “fear factor” used to manipulate people. In the play the officials made Caesar out to be a tyrant that was bent on destroying the world as they knew it. That is much like the tactics of our current political leaders. They play down the important issues while putting dire consequences on frivolous matters that only increase the severity of the state of things. Going further, this creates political turmoil that is not good for either the people on the lower end of the chain or those at the top swinging from it. Things rarely ever go according to plan and the leaders simply do not care. They turn love into hate with a lot of pandering and butt kissing. They make the most trivial and insane problems seem like everyday occurrences. They make average people believe that what the citizens want is not what they need if it gets in the way of what is best for the empire. The best method behind this is to get the people’s passion stirred up. Whoever gives the best speech wins them over. Brutus makes Caesar out to be the devil himself and... ... middle of paper ... ... and killed on the spot. The irony makes you either want to laugh at him or be sad for him. Some may even want to kill him for being so stupid and for calling everyone else beneath him on the great ladder of life. This play can be summed up by looking at one character in particular. Brutus is a prime representation of how our government is. He started out wanting to do what was best for the people of Rome and ends up being corrupted by hid and others greed. He not only loses the sanctity of Romans, he loses himself in every action he takes in becoming a traitor. No longer is he a caring member of society, he has blackened his soul to the point of no return. Brutus was only out for number one, he became the person he tried to prevent coming into power. Ironically, he ends up dead as well, so his mission was accomplished in the end. No one who was greedy took charge.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that julius caesar was one of the great leaders of rome born in 100 b.c.
- Explains that julius caesar was one of the great leaders of rome born in 100 b.c.
- Analyzes how shakespeare based the events in the play on historical events that happened to julius caesar in reality. the government of the time betrayed everyone and did all they could to cover their mistakes.
- Analyzes how caesar's popularity was so great that other leaders began to harvest jealousy in their hearts as they imagined what someone with so much power could do.
- Analyzes how shakespeare based the events in the play on historical events that happened to julius caesar in reality. the government of the time betrayed everyone and did all they could to cover their mistakes.
- Analyzes how caesar's popularity was so great that other leaders began to harvest jealousy in their hearts as they imagined what someone with so much power could do.
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- Julius Caesar Leadership Essayanalytical essayTwo powerful leaders, one power hungry whose ambitious ideas lead to his downfall, the other mindful of people who deserve their higher positions. A true leader is someone who has a vision, a drive and commitment to achieve what's best. In the play written by William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Brutus and Caesar are one of the main characters. They demonstrate leadership qualities that are still relevant to today. They are both very ambitious characters; however, they do so for different reasons and differ in their openness to others. There are many similarities and differences that lie between them. Both are noble and great men with loyal followers and neither man questions the rightness of his own path. Both made crucial mistakes that resulted in their death. However, Caesar acts out of love for for himself, his country, and to retain his power as ruler of Rome. Brutus on the other hand acts out of love for freedom of Rome. This essay will discuss and compare their qualities as leaders as well as their styles and how they are effective/ineffective in the play.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how brutus' love for rome was incomparable to anyone else, and he slew caesar not for his own greediness, but for roman love. he took a while to make decisions and asked pindarus to kill him.
- Analyzes how caesar cared about his social status and the people he ruled, but had many bad qualities that caused him to fall.
- Compares brutus and caesar as arrogant and self-respecting men who have a strong belief in their own brilliance and abilities.
- Compares brutus and caesar in shakespeare's play. both are noble and great men with loyal followers, and neither question the rightness of his own path.
- Analyzes how brutus was gullible and made bad judgements. antony took revenge for caesar and started a war against them.
- Analyzes how caesar followed calpurnia's orders, but was easily persuaded by decius to accompany him to the senate, which resulted in his bloody death.
- Analyzes how brutus and caesar are both arrogant and moral, while caesar is immoral, and the play ends in a tragic way.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how caesar, brutus, antony, and cassius serve major roles in william shakespeare's the tragedy of julius caesar.
- Analyzes how antony manipulates the plebeians into believing they strongly influence politicians, but indirectly manipulate the people's opinions.
- Analyzes how brutus finds letters written by the roman public praying for an end to caesar's tyranny, which influences his decision to assassinate caesar.
- Concludes that although the plebeians hold the right to affect the politics, they aren't aware of the effects that might occur to them.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the tragedy of julius caesar revolves around the various individuals who would vie for control of the roman empire.
- Analyzes how brutus exemplifies his own ability to lead with words, but antony succeeds in surpassing his arguments with his clever words.
- Analyzes how antony's speech about caesar’s exploits for the benefit and comfort of romans exemplifies his own talent for appeasement.
- Analyzes how antony's ability to move the public with strong words and to gratify their desires is advantageous to being a leader in ancient rome.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how marcus brutus, a venerable politician, becomes victim of the perpetual conflict between power-hungry politicians and ignorant commoners in julius caesar.
- Analyzes how brutus' leadership and compassion for others make him a popular figure amongst the roman people and his reputation establishes him as an influential individual.
- Analyzes how brutus follows cassius' phrase to a fault. he is motivated to join the conspiracy because he believes antony doesn't pose any threat.
- Analyzes how brutus is hesitant to join the conspiracy to kill caesar because he has to choose between the life of his friend or risk the extermination of a republic.
- Concludes that brutus' mistakes and flaws are overshadowed by his honorable intentions and genuine motives.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how antony is a manipulative man, brutus an honorable man and octavius is quiet. he uses rhetorical questioning to show the people that caesar was not ambitious.
- Analyzes how antony plays on the people's greed to influence them to his side. he is smart and conniving by flattering brutus and falsely befriending the conspirators.
- Analyzes how brutus helped in the assassination of caesar not for personal gain but for the love of rome.
- Analyzes how octavius stands up for himself and what he believes in. he believes brutus is a man of importance and one to be honored.
- Concludes that rome has a source of people who would make excellent leaders and guide rome to victory. antony, brutus, and octavius learn that the decisions they make today could be their death of tomorrow.
925 wordsRead More - Julius Caesaranalytical essay...ays an important in the play. Caesar is a character within a character with a unfavorable motive, arrogant behavior, and does not listen to the people of Rome. This is a formula for an unpleasant disaster. Caesar should of listened to the Soothsayer in act 1 and his wife in act 2. Caesar should have kept his motive about changing Rome from a Republic into a tyrannical monarchy. Caesar would of never started the idea of a conspiracy Caesar should of changed his arrogant behavior to a more people friendly behavior. Caesar would of change his arrogance then the people would of liked him more and did not consider anything unpleasant toward Caesar. The past is history and use it as a learned experience to try to change. In Julius Caesar case, Caesar was given different opportunities to change but he ignored it and stayed static.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes the motive behind the assassination of julius caesar, which was committed by a group of conspirators.
- Analyzes how caesar is the main character in the play, the tragedy of julius caesar. his arrogance and his desire to change rome into a tyrannical monarchy shape his characteristics and lead to his demise.
- Analyzes how caesar's arrogance, motives, and not listening to foreshadowed words started his problems and led to his demise.
- Analyzes how caesar's conflicts include arrogant behavior and unfavorable motives. the pro and con is his demise.
- Analyzes how julius caesar is an interesting character with an unfavorable motive, arrogant behavior, and does not listen to the people of rome.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how shakespeare's antony and cleopatra are thrown in the middle of a battle between roman and egyptian values.
- Analyzes how shakespeare presents antony as someone who was once very noble and respected in the roman empire, but lost his sense of identity to an egyptian queen.
- Analyzes how shakespeare uses cleopatra as an example of egypt's emotional heart and their public way of dealing with things.
- Analyzes how cleopatra possesses the immaturity of egypt. she sends a messenger to observe octavia and report back to her with how she looks.
- Analyzes how shakespeare uses cleopatra as an example of egypt's irresponsibility and over-sexualized pursuits when she betrays antony twice in battle, yet wins him back both times.
- Analyzes how cleopatra's decision to betray antony twice in battle signifies strong dominance and influence.
- Analyzes how cleopatra possesses reason, a roman quality, in her decision to kill herself. she knew she would be used as caesar’s trophy for the rest of her life if she decided to live.
- Compares antony and cleopatra's portrayal of roman and egyptian values, but they both made the transitions a bit better.
961 wordsRead More - Why Is Brutus A Villainanalytical essayI believe Brutus is a villain. The fine line that distinguishes a person as either a hero or a villain, or even a good and a bad person, is unclear. That makes the play so very unique. You, the reader, have to figure it out for yourself. Since I believe he is a villain, I have to have clear reasons to think so: he killed a man. What happened to innocent until proven guilty? Brutus’s claim was that Caesar’s flaw was his ambition, and he also said that his
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the question about brutus isn't whether he's good or bad, but a hero or villain in shakespeare’s julius caesar.
- Opines that brutus is a villain, since the fine line between hero and villain is unclear.
- Analyzes how brutus killed caesar for his country, but for something bigger than himself. if it weren't for the act of murder, he would most definitely be a hero.
- Opines that brutus is a villain, but not dishonorable for his reasons. even though he killed caesar, his intentions were for the good of rome.
- Analyzes how brutus' intentions were to save rome, his country, and the people in it. being manipulated by cassius, he committed murder.
- Analyzes how pondering brutus' story rather than caesar's is helpful in figuring out how to look at things differently.
1081 wordsRead More - The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar - Tragic Heroanalytical essayBoth Caesar and Brutus were main characters in this play. Two sides formed during the play, and these two characters were the leaders of each side, respectively. Also, each character held a high rank in the Roman society. Caesar was the ruler of the Roman Empire, and could basically do whatever he wanted due to his outstanding power. Brutus was a general for the Empire and he was respected and was seen as a noble man and true “Roman” by many.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how they saw two main characters as tragic heroes in the play the tragedy of julius caesar by william shakespeare.
- Explains that caesar and brutus were the main characters in the play. they were leaders of each side and held a high rank in roman society.
- Analyzes how caesar was a dignified and courageous man who gained his power through hard work and courage. brutus, on the other hand, showed his nobility by always being open to others.
- Analyzes how each of the two characters gained some kind of wisdom before they came to an unhappy end. caesar found out that one of his best friends, brutus, had betrayed him just seconds before he died from the daggers
- Analyzes how the play had two tragic heroes, julius caesar and marcus brutus. caesar was a powerful man, but was killed for his want for too much power.
488 wordsRead More - William Shakespeare's Julius Caesaropinion essayWilliam Shakespeare's Julius Caesar In Act 1, Scene 1 we are introduced to Flavius and Marullus, and we soon learn that they are not too fond of Caesar and instead preferred the previous ruler Pompey. In their speeches they should sound resentful about Caesar to show their dislike for him. When Flavius says "These growing feathers plucked from Caesar's wing will make him fly an ordinary pitch…and keep us all in servile fearfulness", this shows their fears regarding the possibility of Caesar becoming tyrannical and making them slaves, which leads me to believe they should sound angry and bitter when saying this. At the start of Act 1, Scene 2, we soon learn that Caesar is of a superstitious nature, though he tries not to make this evident.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how at the start of act 1, scene 2, we soon learn that caesar is of a caesar.
- Opines that the man should be very definite when he says, "i will not come today."
- Opines that the northern star and "i could well be moved, if i were as you", as summary.
- Describes caesar's words at the end of his life, and when he says "et tu brute? then fall."
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