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Similarities Between Julius Caesar And Plutarch

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Jessenia Moreira
05.24.23
English II The two portrayals of Antony are very different, with the Julius Cesar version being more political and the Life of Antony being more religious. In Antony's life by Plutarch, his character was shaped because of his military prowess, which made him a key figure in the events that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic. In "Julius Caesar," Antony is depicted as a loyal friend of Caesar, who seeks revenge for his friend's assassination. Plutarch's Life of Antony provides a more nuanced characterization of Antony, while Shakespeare's Julius Caesar portrays him as a skilled politician and a loyal friend. In Julius Caesar by Shakespeare, we see Antony as a skilled politician and loyal friend. In Act I we see the loyalty of Antony at play when he states “I shall remember: When Caesar says “Do this,” it is performed.” This shows Antony's loyalty as he says he loves and is faithful to Caesar. Although he teams with Brutus in the assassination of Caesar he says he would love Caesar even more when Brutus explains why Caesar had to be killed and defeated. Shakespeare also displays Antony as a skilled politician. In Act II it is stated that they would “send Mark …show more content…

For example, both works portray Antony as a charismatic and influential figure, who was able to sway the opinions of others to his side. In "Life of Antony," he can rally his troops and lead them to victory in battle: "Antony encouraged his men with words of courage and led them into battle with great bravery and skill.” This phrase explains how Antony encouraged and led his soldiers in combat. He gave them inspiring speeches to boost their morale and then fought alongside them with great bravery and skill. The quotation from Plutarch is supposed to highlight Antony's leadership skills and his capacity to win his soldiers' devotion. Antony is charming and a huge

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