In Julius Caesar, both Brutus, and Caesar die because they suffer from a critical main character disease named ‘hubris’. Brutus thinks of himself as a savior of Rome because he killed Caesar. When the conspirators knock of his door, Brutus acknowledges his visitors and he asks them to consider how loyal they are, “Sham’st thou to show thy dangerous brow” (Shakespeare, 2.1.78). His placement in this scene shows his way to seem in a higher standing than others.
Adam Hjouj Ms. Perrotta ENG1DB-05 2023-05-08 Selfishness and its Consequences, The Duality of Brutus and Cassius Oscar Wilde once said, “Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes.” Selfishness is a very common topic in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. It is evident that many people are only acting for themselves, especially leaders. In Julius Caesar, the two leaders Brutus and Cassius work together to assassinate the dictator Julius Caesar, but for very different reasons. Brutus is a noble leader looking out for Rome and its justice, while Cassius is a greedy man hungry for power.
Leaders derive their power from a range of sources – military force, wealth, rank. However, leaders that we most admire win followers through the skill of persuasion. The ability of a speaker to persuade his listeners to agree with him signals that he is a powerful and astute figure. In the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, the character of Cassius attempts to convince Brutus that Caesar should be assassinated. Brutus, however, cares deeply for Caesar and is hesitant to kill the beloved hero of Rome.
If you are reading your history book, a play, or even watching the news today, you will see how people abuse the power that they have over somethings. There have been many leaders and people who abuse their power over civilization and places. Even the littlest taste of power often leads them to corruption. Many times, citizens and adversaries riot over some of the things that they disagree on and, in some cases, murder comes in to play.
Also, Antony used a fake Caesar’s will to gain more power. Lastly, ambition and conflict play another themes. Caesar was an ambitious man and so was Cassius. However, they both die due to their
The murdering conspirators who violently slayed the beloved Julius Caesar are being cheered on by all of Rome, all through the clever use of rhetoric. The only logical choice Antony has before him is to fight fire with fire, and convince the crowd that he’s right, and not Brutus or his followers. Antony goes up to speak the truth about his feelings for Julius Caesar, and persuade the crowd to follow him to rise against the conspirators, without being direct. So he stands in front of the crowd and begins to earn the crowd’s trust, with ethos, demonstrate his intelligence, with logos, and pull the crowd to his side, with pathos. Without credibility, a speaker can’t truly be convincing.
The conspiracy on whether or not Brutus should have killed Caesar so he does not get crowned king versus if Brutus should decide not to kill Caesar and let him be king. There are very good suggestions pointing in both directions. As some might say Brutus should kill Caesar most would agree. If Caesar is to get crowned king he will have all the power and could be very dangerous. He needs to be killed before he gets king or he will use the power to advance himself.
The Triumph of Emotional Appeal: Antony's Speech in Julius Caesar" Killing people isn’t a good thing and is rather a bad thing. Many people kill as they were convincing by others like how we see Brutus do to his best friend, Julius Caesar, who was killed. Although the group of senators tricked and ordered Brutus to kill Caesar because he was gaining too much support and power giving Brutus an advantage and more support, Antony delivers the more effective speech by showing us both ethos and pathos in his speech. Anthony uses pathos in his speech. He was my friend, faithful and just to me Act 3 scene 2, chunk 2 line 1.
“Antony thinks of himself to be wise, but Brutus knows himself to be a fool.” once said by William Shakespeare. Antony thinks of himself to be wise, but Brutus knows himself to be a fool. Caesar gets stabbed by the conspirators and his friend Brutus. Antony is really angry for what they did to Caesar by killing him for Brutus think he will be king.
Greed, a ubiquitous force throughout human history, has been consistently portrayed as a destructive and negative concept in literature. Through a careful examination of key texts such as Julius Caesar, Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, and Madame Bovary, one can observe how greed manifests as a motivating factor, leading to severe consequences including the corruption of character and eventual downfall. William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" presents a vivid portrayal of how greed serves as a potent motivator, driving characters towards their ultimate downfall. Through the characters of Caesar, Brutus, and Cassius, the play illustrates how the pursuit of power, status, and personal gain can corrupt individuals, leading to tragic consequences.
Yet Brutus says he was ambitious, And sure he is an honorable man” (Shakespeare 44). Antony has proved that Caesar isn't ambitious and that the conspiracists aren't honorable, making him more persuasive. Antony explained how Caesar had made the country wealthier, and how he rejected being king three times. This shows that he wasn't very ambitious because he could have kept the money for himself, and could have become king and abused this new power.
1. Introduction In William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar, Gaius Julius Caesar is described by the character of Mark Antony as being, “…the noblest Roman of them all…” (Shakespeare Julius Caesar 5.5.67.231). Julius Caesar has been represented in history as a multi-faceted Roman leader, excelling in the military, social and political spheres of Roman life.
In William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar, many of the deaths that happened are because men are hard-headed and think they need power and control. They were delirious and resentful when they perceive another guy having more power. Although the main death in the play is of Caesar himself, there are others that have a profound impact on its outcome. Brutus, Portia, and Cassius all commit suicide for various reasons. Caesar, was killed by men that he thought he could trust.
Odysseus is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. Odysseus was one of the most influential Greek champions during the Trojan War. He was one of the most trusted counselors and advisors. He always liked the Achaean cause, especially when the king was in his doubts. When Agamemnon, to test the morale of the Achaeans, announced his intentions to depart Troy, Odysseus restored order to the Greek camp.
Sin’s Perpetrator and Victim Human desire knows no bounds; everyone thirsts for something. Some thirst for power, some for wealth, and others for truth. This thirst is a driving factor for most actions, but it is not always for the best. Nowhere else are the dangers of wanting more prevalent than in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. The underlying premise of the play is that one’s own ambition can end up destroying him/her and creating unintended chaos.
