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Title: Julius Caesar Author: William Shakespeare Biographical information about the author: William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and passed away in 1616. Although Shakespeare's work has been read by many and still is, Shakespeare was considered a mystery man in his early life before becoming a famous playwrighter. Other notable authors came from prominent families with some sort of fame but Shakespeare was a son of a middle-class family and did not attend a major literature college. Shakespeare's education was said to not have passed grammar school, but no one really knows the beginning life of Shakespeare. All the information of his former life is believed because of documentary evidence such as property deeds and church records. The …show more content…

This quote matters because it shows Antony's loyalty and how much he looks up to Caesar. “Et tu, Brute—Then fall, Caesar!” (Shakespeare Act 3, Scene 1 78) This is the line Caesar said when Brutus betrayed him and took part in his murder. Caesar questions Brutus saying “you too Brutus?”. This matters because it showed how much trust Caesar had in his and Brutus's friendship, but Brutus was manipulated into throwing that all away. Caesar ended up being hurt before he died physically and mentally. Not that I loved Cæsar less, but that I loved Rome more. (Shakespeare Act 3, Scene 2 21-22) This quote shows that Brutus claims he loved Brutus but loved Rome and the people more. This quote matters because it shows what Brutus' intentions were and showed that he still cared for Brutus. It is important and matters because Brutus tries to justify his actions of what he did to Caesar by saying that he still loved him but Rome more. It shows that Brutus was trying to win over the people of Rome and make it seem like the murder had to be …show more content…

The setting creates this because some people are happy about the win of the battle and some are not very happy. Also creating the mood of being serious because some were making serious decisions based on the timeline and setting of the play. What is the significance of the opening scene? Caesar is just now coming back to Rome after winning his battle against Pompey. Caesar comes back to open arms of the citizens of Rome celebrating Caesar’s victory, but some do not feel very happy to see him back. The importance of this scene was to show how many supporters Caesar had while also showing the attention that he received from the people. Caesar was shown loved by many in the opening scene but despised by some because of jealousy. Major symbols, motifs, images: frgftrfrferf What is the significance of the ending/closing

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The opening scene serves as way of foreshadowing the events of the play by placing the power within the hands of the people. Shakespeare does so by dedicating a whole scene to individuals who collectively become the catalyst of the shift in Roman leadership in the play. Not known to both the reader and the characters involved in the scene, but their opinionated banter on whether or not to celebrate Caesar is one of the central themes in the play. Similar to other history plays like Richard II and Henry VI, Julius Caesar showcases the dilemma that war brings and the divisions of opinions by the public. The dilemma lies in the juxtaposition of what is good for the individual against what is good for the nation state.

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(III.ii.26­-28) In this sense, it shows that Brutus cares about Caesar, but when it seems to be affecting the country he loves, he will take any measures to stop it. As one standing in the midst of the crowd, it would appear through logic that Brutus did not kill Caesar out of anything personal, but rather he was slain to prevent a dominating ruler from forming. On the other hand, Antony takes the very words that defended Brutus, and makes them his downfall. Antony brings the plebeians back to the time where," I thrice presented him a kingly crown,/which he did thrice refuse.

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Antony says, “look in this place ran Cassius’ dagger through… See what a rent the envious Casca made… Through this the well-beloved Brutus stabbed.” These images stir up emotion, Antony wants the people of Rome to be infuriated with Brutus and mentally paint a picture of what they did. Brutus takes a different approach and for a testimonial, “any dear friend Caesar’s, to him I say, that Brutus’ love Caesar was no less than his.” The similarity between the two speeches shows a goal both men wanted to achieve, which is to appeal to the heart and emotion.

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In the play Julius Caesar, written by William Shakespeare, the emperor of Rome is killed by his best friend, Brutus. At the funeral of the fallen ruler, Brutus gives a big speech to the crowd. He tries to explain why he and the other senators had to kill the emperor, Julius Caesar. In the speech, he informs them that Caesar was too ambitious, and says he chose Rome over his dear friend. Once Brutus was done, Marc Antony gave his speech to persuade the crowd that Julius wasn’t ambitious at all.

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Brutus then proceeds to say “If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more.” In this specific spot Brutus uses pathos relying on their emotions to persuade the Romans that Brutus did this for the better good of all people.

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" This is telling everyone that if Caesar was to have gained that power that all of them would have probably been slaves because of the tyrant that Caesar would've been. It also lets everyone know what type of person Caesar really was. Brutus also stated "his glory not extenuated, where in he was worthy, nor his offences enforced, for which he suffered death." Which is stating how Brutus knew he had to kill Caesar and was at peace with it. Brutus's speech was seen by the crowd as really good and won some people over to his

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Antony stated, “Therefore I took your hands; but was indeed swayed front the point by looking down on Caesar. Friends am I with you all, and love you all, upon this hope, that you shall give me reasons why and wherein Caesar was dangerous” (3.1.218-222). Antony was trying to prove Caesar meant no harm to the citizens of Rome. This made the crowd stop and wonder if killing Caesar was the right thing to do. The crowd didn’t know if Caesar was just misunderstood his whole life or if he was a bad person.

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In Act 3 Scene 2 Brutus said during his speech, “If that friend then demands to know why Brutus turned against Caesar, this is my answer: Not because I cared for Caesar less, but because I cared for Rome more”. Brutus had courage to kill Caesar, not because he wanted to, but for the good of Rome and its people. During the entirety of the story, Brutus

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Brutus believes that Caesar will do more harm than good to the people, and reap benefits for himself. Brutus has already said this, but had said it in his own words, (II, i, 12-14). He has no clue if Caesar will use his power for the good and betterment for the people, or use it for his own needs and other

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When Brutus was speaking to the people of Rome about how he helped assassinate him, he justified it by saying, “not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved / Rome more” (3.2.23-24). Even though Brutus is close to Caesar, he has to think about the city he serves first. Brutus wants to do what is best for Rome so if that means he has to harm a friend, he will do so for the greater good of the city he knows and loves. All it took was the conspirator to talk to Brutus a little bit to make him realize Caesar’s potential danger and say “That at his will he may do danger with” (2.1.18).

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Brutus was a lifetime friend of Caesar 's that was deceived by a man that feared tyranny to betray Caesars trust and become an accomplice to his murder. “Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more.” (III, II, 21-22). Brutus loved Rome more than Caesar and he

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Brutus loves Caesar but knows he has to kill him for the good of rome. He says, “I know

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The play begins with Julius Caesar returning from a victory over Pompey to a cheering crowd of Romans. He is an ambitious leader who wants Rome to prosper and looks out for his countrymen over himself, though he has his own, darker, flaws. This selflessness is explicitly demonstrated by him saying “What touches us shall be last served” (III.I.9) when he is told to deal with a letter because it most directly related to him. His goal is to further Rome and gain the approval of his people, which he does very well.

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When Brutus takes the last stab into Caesar, Caesar says, “Et tu, Bruté.” (3.1.85) as he falls dead. Caesar’s last words mean, “And you, Brutus.” and reflects the depth of betrayal Caesar feels watching his “best friend” stab him. The reality of this quote is that humans have different universes

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