Reid Christensen Cohen English 9EP- B April 12, 2016 Julius Caesar Multi-Paragraph Essay A manipulator is someone who often wants a person to chose their choices rather than believe they can come up with their own. Although most characters in William Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar are seen as noble and trustworthy, many use manipulative tactics to carry out their desired plans and ideas. To begin with, Cassius uses manipulation when trying to get Brutus on the side of the conspirators, in an attempt to eradicate Caesar. Trying to cure Brutus of his internal conflict, Cassius makes known that he has heard many of the noblest Romans “speaking of Brutus,” complaining of the tyranny of today's government (Shakespeare 1.2.62). By telling Brutus that even the people want a new …show more content…
Next, hoping to talk some sense into Brutus, Cassius discloses the harsh reality of Caesar's rule. As Caesar rises to power, he and Brutus will slowly “find [them]selves dishonorable graves,” fading into the distance (1.2.139). By using this form of pathos, Cassius reaches out to Brutus’s emotions. Brutus realizes the true love Cassius has for him and starts to realize why the conspiracy wants him on their side. Next, Cassius tries spurring up the idea of self-gain in Brutus. He compares Brutus and Caesar's name ensuring Brutus “[his] is as fair a name (1.2.145). Cassius plays on Brutus’s desire for personal glory, but that really is not what Brutus stands for. (Last transition word), Cassius orders Cinna to drop off an encouraging letter, supposedly