Essays Tagged: "Brutus"

The Effects of the Speeches of Brutus and Anthony

The Effects of the Speeches of Brutus and Antony Julius Caesar is one of Shakespeare's greatest works. It's about a group o ... delivered a speech that convinced the Romans that the murder was unjust, invoking their rebellion. Brutus, head of the conspiracy, also gave a good speech, but the Romans didn't react to it. A battle ... ators committed suicide. The styles of the two speeches were very different from each other. Brutus's speech was logical. It contained facts about Caesar's ambition. He reminded the people that ...

(1 pages) 64 1 3.4 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

Agony of a Sensitive Man

died as are his plays. Who can forget the love of Romeo, the jealously of Othello, the treachery of Brutus, and the torment of Hamlet. In Shakespeare's masterpiece Hamlet, Hamlet is overcome by a phys ...

(4 pages) 74 0 4.7 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Julius Caesar

ey are celebrating, when the play opens. To understand the play even better, one should be aware of Brutus' (one of the conspirators against Caesar) ancestors, the Tarquins. Nearly five hundred years ... t the monarchy should be restored, he was to be declared a public enemy and be put to death. Brutus and the rest of the conspirators had killed Caesar, but they made an error, which was letting ...

(2 pages) 61 0 4.2 Mar/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Jealousy in Julius Caesar

d foolish acts. Cassius' jealousy drives him to kill Caesar. All the conspirators, except the noble Brutus, kill Caesar because they feel threatened by his power. Brutus is the only conspirator who mu ... n he was an equal to Caesar, and doesn't think that Caesar deserves this much power. He comments to Brutus, 'I was born free as Caesar; so were you: / We both have fed as well, and we can both / Endur ...

(2 pages) 57 1 4.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Brutus' Harmartias

Brutus' Harmartias Throughout the play of "Julius Caesar" Brutus makes many mistakes orharmar ... ar" Brutus makes many mistakes orharmartias, which eventually lead to his tragic downfall. Although Brutus makes manyharmartias I feel that these three are the most important. The largest harmartia th ... The largest harmartia thatBrutus makes is listening to Cassius, in the beginning. Another harmartia Brutus makes isdeciding not to kill Antony. Brutus also makes the mistake of meeting Antony's army i ...

(2 pages) 34 0 3.9 Dec/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Tragedy of Julius Caesar review

ination of a Roman ruler. A conspiracy has formed against Caesar, and even his most trusted friend, Brutus, is taking part in its' plot. This young man, who seems to have misjudged the character of Ca ... ints about who the tragic hero is, and as the story unfolds, one notices the consequences reaped by Brutus' ill-advised decision.Brutus, known by citizens as a respected politician and senator of Rome ...

(3 pages) 61 1 5.0 May/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Comparison of Tragedies written by Miller and Aristotle

x.Although the title of the play Julius Caesar focuses onCaesar, the play itself is really based on Brutus. 'Brutus hadrather be a villager than to repute himself a son of Rome.'(Act I,scene II, line ... er be a villager than to repute himself a son of Rome.'(Act I,scene II, line 172). This was said by Brutus after Cassius told himhow Caesar had become a towering figure over Rome and howCaesar control ...

(3 pages) 107 0 3.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Who is the hero in Julius Caesar by Shakespeare?

esar, himself. But could the hero be loyal best friend Marc Antony, the crafty Cassius, or virtuous Brutus.My first thought is that Brutus is the hero in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. He is in a powerf ... m into the murder plot. He was loyal to his friend and general Caesar. As Cassius begins working on Brutus he realizes that Rome is more important than friendship. He agrees to help in the assassinati ...

(1 pages) 40 1 3.0 May/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

On Events: Individuation, Exemplification, and Instantiation. This paper examines several philosophical concepts related to events and event substantiation.

Antone S. PerreiraMetaphysicsEssay 2On Events: Individuation, Exemplification, and InstantiationWas Brutus's killing of Caesar a singular event, or in fact a plurality of events taken in context to on ... also, identity. Applying the idea to the opening question posed in this essay; it would appear that Brutus's stabbing of Caesar may be considered as not one, but two separate events based on the limit ...

(10 pages) 101 1 4.8 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Julius Caesar - the speeches of Antony and Brutus

speeches brought passion and true conviction. Taking the crowd to all extremes, the favor was with Brutus, until Antony came to the podium. Antony's speech swayed the crowd in such a way, the crowd t ... ayed the crowd in such a way, the crowd turns, into a mad, chanting to kill the conspirorators.When Brutus comes out to confront the crowd, he addresses his speech to everyone, " Romans, countrymen, a ...

(2 pages) 35 0 0.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

Caesar and Brutus.

"Ha, who comes here?...Thy evil spirit, Brutus" (4.3.318,325). The remover of an oppressive power may ironically share the same characterist ... the same characteristics of the oppressor. In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, the similarities between Brutus and Caesar, the liberator and oppressor, are seen in many characteristics. Brutus reflects Ca ... n in many characteristics. Brutus reflects Caesar's pride, carelessness, and methods to gain power. Brutus, as seen in the quote, is just a reflection of Julius Caesar and his character.The family hon ...

(3 pages) 29 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Marc Antony's Funeral Oration in "Julius Caeser".

In this speech Mark Antony argues that Julius Caesar was dishonourably murdered by Brutus and his accomplices. He argues for the crowd to see through Brutus' apparent integrity and fo ... rs a context for the plebeians to believe that they are coming to their own conclusions in doubting Brutus. He empowers the crowd and invites them to see things as he does by using their own imaginati ... e is no great orator: he is simply telling them what they already know. This contrasts sharply with Brutus who patronisingly orders them to believe what he wants them to believe. Antony employs refine ...

(10 pages) 67 0 3.5 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Moral Absolutes on Shakespeare "Julius Caesar".

no characters with absolute morality. This can be proven with three main characters such as Caesar, Brutus and Anthony.Brutus is the most complex character in Julius Caesar and also the tragic hero of ...

(1 pages) 36 1 3.7 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Julius Caesar Summary.

l die on this day. It is ignored. Cassius, who fears Caesar's ever growing power, begins to recruit Brutus, a close friend of Caesar's, towards his conspiracy by implying that Caesar is becoming too p ... s off Caesar's statues have been put to silence for "pulling scarfs off Caesar's images [statues]." Brutus is suspicious of Cassius' motives but tells Cassius that he will think it over... Casca, anot ...

(5 pages) 62 0 4.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

"Tragedy of julius ceaser" by William Shakespeare.

e's play "The Tragedy Of Julius Caesar" by the behaviours of a number of characters such as Caesar, Brutus, Mark Antony and Portia. Through the suggestion of stress in these characters and their weakn ... ter can have such a disastrous outcome, what chance do the other characters stand?Which leads us to Brutus. Brutus is presented to us a wholesome law abiding character with few flaws, which gives the ...

(4 pages) 64 0 3.0 Aug/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" relays the themes of jealousy, betrayal, and death are all brought on by the relationship between men.

re, the themes of friendship between men, jealousy, betrayal, and death are ever-present. In Act 1, Brutus is feeling betrayed by Caesar's success. Although he loves Caesar, he wants to get supporters ... sius and the other Senators to convince them to feel the same way. By Act 2, others have learned of Brutus' plan, and Caesar's true friends try to warn him in order to save his life. However, being a ...

(4 pages) 42 0 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

'Compare and contrast Brutus and Antony's speeches to the crowd after Caesar's death'

the power struggle between Caesar's friends and enemies. In this essay I will compare and contrast Brutus and Antony's speeches after Caesar's death. Both Brutus and Antony's speeches are used to tr ... Both Brutus and Antony's speeches are used to try and convert the Roman public to their side. After Brutus and his fellow conspirators kill Caesar outside the senate, Antony meets with Brutus and mana ...

(4 pages) 53 0 3.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Shakespeare's Political Views in Juius Caesar- Determines that Shakespeare was anti-assassination when he wrote Julius Caesar

peare first gives his position on assassination before Caesar dies, when he writes the character of Brutus as being tormented by the fact that he has agreed to kill his dear friend Caesar. Brutus know ... ve believed that a worse death than suicide was meant for him at the hands of Caesar's allies. When Brutus committed suicide he actually had been defeated, instead of merely hearing about it, like Cas ...

(2 pages) 20 0 5.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Do you believe it is more important to have power or respect in today's world?

irators assassinated Julius Caesar because they claimed they were in fear of Caesar's leadership so Brutus started taking over control of Rome. The people were shock at first that Caesar was killed, b ... tarted taking over control of Rome. The people were shock at first that Caesar was killed, but when Brutus spoke out to the people, they we're glade and many people respected Brutus at that time. But, ...

(3 pages) 41 0 3.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Brutus Is A Honorable Man

In Shakespeare's play of "Caesar" Brutus is a conspirator who portraysa person who favors a republic for Rome. Brutus is an honorable ... republic for Rome. Brutus is an honorable man. Manycharacters in the play show there reverence for Brutus. Brutus exemplifieshis honor in many ways. Brutus is obsequious when he is needed to abet his ... exemplifieshis honor in many ways. Brutus is obsequious when he is needed to abet hisfellow romans. Brutus is an honorable man. "Am I entreated to Speak and Strike? ORome I make thee promise, If the r ...

(2 pages) 35 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers