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Stereotypes In Julius Caesar

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Favoritism Based on Stereotypes Caesar’s interactions with Calpurnia and the conspirators emphasizes his value over one’s background as a factor in his acceptance of one’s opinion. His lack of acceptance in the ideas of those who have a lower social standing displays humanity’s dismissal of the guidance of those who hold a lower social status as opposed to those who hold power. Caesar illustrates his disregard for Calpurnia when he complains that, “Nor heaven nor earth have been at peace tonight. / Thrice hath Calpurnia in her sleep cried out, / ‘Help ho, they murder Caesar!’ Who’s within?”(Shakespeare 2.2, 1-3) The metaphor that compares his restless behavior, caused by Calpurnia, to “nor heaven nor earth” not having “peace tonight” demonstrates …show more content…

His perception of her concern being an annoyance illustrates his overall degradation of women in general because he dismisses the overall point of Calpurnia disturbing his sleep, being her worry for her husband. After Calpurnia attempts to convince Caesar not to proceed to the Senate House, Caesar automatically rejects her guidance after hearing Decius’ opinion on the matter, although he originally strongly considered her suggestion. He responds to Calpurnia’s proposal saying, “How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia!/ I am ashamed I did yield to them. Give me my robe, for I will go.”(Shakespeare 2.2, 105-8) The irony of Caesar rejecting Calpurnia’s proposal after he told Decius that he would not attend the Senate House meeting shows that Decius’ social standing was a main factor in influencing Caesar’s decision. This is displayed after he calls Calpurnia’s idea “foolish” because Decius’ social standing, as a man, proved Calpurnia’s suggestion as inferior. The diction of “ashamed” further proves that Caesar thought himself foolish submitting to Calpurnia as a man and Calpurnia, a woman. However, the tone shift in Caesar’s tone of enragement and superiority as opposed to his nature when he in company with the conspirators shows how his respect towards another changes according

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Decius says “Shall they not whisper “Lo, Caesar is afraid (2.2.100-101)”. Caesar fears people will talk behind his back and begin to view him differently. These two phrases appeal to Caesar’s emotions and insecurities through the use of Pathos. Decius establishes

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Moreover, Cassius points out the unfairness in the world through a metaphor juxtaposing Caesar as a god while Cassius is merely “ a wretched creature that must bend his body.” Finally, he concludes the monologue with the disbelief that “such a feeble [man] should get the start of the majestic world / And bear the palm alone,” which highlights how an ordinary person, Caesar, should not wield absolute

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Brutus used ethos ineffectively in his funeral speech to establish his credibility amongst the Plebeians and demonstrate that he had the right to speak. He and the other conspirators had just murdered Caesar, so they had to come out to justify their actions. Brutus came out to speak to the Plebeians, and he used ethos to make himself reliable and worthy of speaking to his audience. Brutus said, “Believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor that you may believe”(III.ii.15-17). “Mine honor” referred to the fact that Brutus was a well-regarded and honorable Senator, and also a descendent of people who paved the way for the republic.

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1. Caesar often describes the Gauls or their actions in ways which dehumanize them to his audience. Provide an example of this and explain with what intent, specific to that point in the text, Caesar is attempting to bias his audience. A good response will discuss the reason why Caesar employs such description at a particular juncture in his narrative and what he hopes to achieve by it rather than focusing on general reasons why he would desire that his audience perceive the Gaul’s as sub-human.

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Decius’ manipulation of Caesar begins with Decius flattering Caesar, while calling him, "worthy Caesar," and, "mighty Caesar," multiple times(II:ii:58, II:ii:69, II:ii:94). Decius manipulates Caesar by flattering him. Decius’ constant flattery appeals to Caesar’s pride and allows Decius a way to connect with him. this flattery boosts Caesar’s confidence and gives Decius a way to indirectly begin manipulating Caesar. Also, to convince Caesar not to worry about Calpurnia’s dream, Decius assures Caesar that Calpurnia’s dream, "signifies that from [Caesar] great Rome shall suck," and that, “great men shall press,” treasured things into Caesar’s, “reviving blood,”(II:ii:87-88).

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"What’s so special about caesar?", This quote shows how much Cassius despises Caesar and how he feels he is no better of a man than Brutus or himself. They both had a common goal but were not sure of each other's very different and clashing reasons for attempting to reach the goal ahead. Cassius seemed to have been a puppet master and conductor of the conspiracy twisting things to suit his own preferences, and to rise against a super power in order to achieve his ultimate goal. The differences in motivation between Brutus and Cassius vividly reflect their morals, just as their morals reflect back upon their reasons.

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Rhetoric in Julius Caesar Unlike the supernatural abilities of the Roman gods and goddesses, the politicians of ancient Rome used the power of persuasion and rhetoric to sway the public's opinion. As seen throughout William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, the plot was furthered through the constant use of pathos, ethos, and logos. For example, in Cassius’s initial dialogue with Brutus, he says, “you have no such mirrors as will turn your hidden worthiness into your eye”(1.2.56-57). This form of pathos uses emotion and flattery to help build up to the assassination of Caesar. Ethos is shown when Brutus receives a fake note from the people of Rome conveying their anger with Caesar.

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This makes it harder to get Caesar to the Senate so he starts to persuade him by using rebuttals. Decius´s speech starts out with "It was a vision fair and fortunate¨(A.2 S2 line 89). Decius turns Calpurnia´s dream into something that Caesar wants, appealing to his emotions because it appeals to his emotions; he becomes more inclined to agree with Decius rather than Calpurnia. This goes against Calpurnia´s interpretation because she says that her dream is full of death and despair. Another example of a rebuttal in Decius´s speech is ¨In which so many smiling Romans bathed, Signifies that from you great Rome shall suck Reviving blood¨(A.2 S2 lines 91-93).

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"Never fear that … I can o'ersway him" says Decius Brutus in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (2.1.202-203) Decius thinks he can easily persuade Julius Caesar because Caesar is so impressionable. To satisfy his wife's desires Ceasar tells Calphurnia, "and for thy humor I will stay home" (2.2.56). In the morning Caesar plans to go to the Senate, but Calphurnia begs him to stay home for the day. She tells him she has a nightmare and unexplainable things are happening in the streets.

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Due to this flaw, it was fate that Caesar would succumb to this and die because his judgement was clouded. Calpurnia uses foreshadowing in her argument, for she talks of omens, but neither Calpurnia nor Caesar knew that her dream was a telling of his fate. This made Decius’ argument seem more realistic, for Calpurnia’s foreshadowing is more abstract while Decius’ claims that the council would look down upon him would seem more sensible. It’s easy to believe that someone is cowardly if they do not show up to an important event due to the possibility of danger, but it’s hard to grasp something that is not set in stone. The dramatic irony would be that Decius is a conspirator and is plotting Caesar's assassination, that was known to the audience yet unknown to the all characters except Decius

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The scene plays out with the conspirators kneeling at the feet of Caesar and flattered him, so he would get closer to his murderers. In the story Shakespeare writes” Cinna-(kneeling) oh, Caesar. Caesar-Enough! Would you try to lift Mount Olympus? Decius-

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However, Decius is selective with the details he shares with Caesar and appeals to his pride as well as Caesar’s love for his country. Decius knows about Calpurnia’s dream and his interpretation of it is unlike hers. He says, “This dream is all amiss interpreted; It was a vision fair and fortunate: Your statue spouting blood in many pipes, In which so many smiling Romans bathed,” (Lines 45-48). Decius reassures Caesar that Calpurnia’s dream is a leadership opportunity, not a path to death. Caesar recognizes the pride that he would feel if he continues to the Senate.

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