Compare and contrast the funeral speeches of Brutus and Antony. How would a director advise the actors on playing these roles?
Compare and contrast the funeral speeches of Brutus and Antony. How would a director advise the actors on playing these roles? Firstly, Brutus decides to make his speech first, which is a bog mistake, because the plebians will only really remember the last speech that was made, thus making Brutus' speech less effective. Brutus would usually speak in a verse language, but in his speech he spoke in prose, to try and come down to the plebians level and he thinks that they will appreciate that. However, Antony speaks as he should, in verse and the plebians respect that and expect him to speak like that, so as soon Antony starts his speech, they already like it more than Brutus'. Also the first sentence of each speech is significant. Brutus starts his speech with "Romans, countrymen and lovers!". This is a great start to the speech because it shows how Brutus is equal to the plebians, and the plebians like to think that they are equal to someone as great as Brutus, and therefore are on Brutus' side. However, Antony starts his speech and goes one better and starts his speech by saying "Friends, Romans, countrymen...". The most significant word is friends, it shows how he is fond of the plebians, and that he wants to be their friends. The plebians feel surprised, and overwhelmed by this, so straight away into Antony's speech, when they were on Brutus' side just minutes before,
In William Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', honor is displayed as a prominent theme throughout the play.
English Coursework In William Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', honor is displayed as a prominent theme throughout the play. Honor is having great respect for others, regardless of their status in society; and performing great deeds not for personal gain but for the good of others. Marcus Brutus is an example of an honorable man; Caius Cassius, however, is not. When Brutus joined the conspiracy against Caesar, he did it solely for the good of Rome. Unlike all the other men, Brutus justified his motive for murder: Brutus feared that Caesar would alter his attitude when he was crowned emperor: "He would be crown'd/ How that might change his nature..." (II,i,12-13). Brutus was afraid of the possibility of a negative change in Caesar that could doom Rome. Cassius formed the conspiracy with motives based solely on envy, and he believed that Caesar was not going to be a good enough ruler. He says: "...it doth amaze me A man of such feeble temper should So get the start of the majestic world And bear the palm alone." (I,ii,128-31) Cassius also thought that he was also much stronger than Caesar. Cassius says: "...Caesar said to me, `Dearest thou, Cassius, now Leap in with me into this angry flood, And swim to yonder point?' Upon the word Accoutred as I was, I plunged in and bade him follow; so indeed he did. The torrent roared...but ere we could arrive the point proposed, Caesar
William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Amanda Daniels Act 2 Scene 1 . At the beginning of scene 1, Brutus is contemplating his reasons for joining the conspiracy against Julius Caesar. "It must be by his death: and, for my part, I know no personal reason to spurn him at him, but for the general." He has nothing against Caesar personally, but fears he will become a tyrant. "He would be crown'd: how this might change his nature, there's the question." Brutus is gentle-natured and wishes there was some way to prevent Caesar from becoming a tyrant. "O, that we then could come by Caesar's spirit, and not dismember Caesar." 2. Brutus wants Lucius to look at the calendar to find out when the Ides of March is. "Is not to-morrow, boy, the Ides of March...Look in the Calendar and bring me word." The Ides of March is when he and the other conspirators are planning to assassinate Caesar. "Beware the Ides of March." 3. Brutus finds letters to him from commoners. These letters are important because they are actually from Cassius. He is trying to sway Brutus to join his cause. "[Cassius] will this night, in several hands, in at his window throw, as they all came from several citizens, writings all tending to the great opinion that Rome holds of his name." This is significant because it pushes Brutus to join the cause. It makes him think the Citizens of Rome do
Compare Brutus and Antonys speeches in Act III Scene 2 of Julius Caesar. Analyse the dramatic effects created by Shakespeares use of language
Compare Brutus and Antony's speeches in Act III Scene 2 of Julius Caesar. Analyse the dramatic effects created by Shakespeare's use of language. Like most of Shakespeare's tragedies, Julius Caesar is loosely based around true events during the Roman era. Julius Caesar is based upon a Roman emperor who ruled the empire until his death. Caesar was born around 100 B.C. and died in 44 B.C. Although the play is named Julius Caesar, the main characters of the play are Brutus and Mark Antony. Before Brutus began his speech, the third citizen says: "The noble Brutus is ascended: silence!" This reaction from the third citizen reflects the fact that Brutus is a significant figure and reflects also their eagerness to listen to Brutus' statement for Caesar's murder. Brutus begins by addressing the crowds as "Romans, countrymen and lovers!" This helps him appear very courteous. In line 18, Shakespeare uses a chiastic structure "believe me for mine honour and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe" to swing the audience's support towards Brutus. Using a chiasm (repeating words in a different way) makes Brutus' words more emphatic. From line 22 onwards Brutus is explaining his reasons for killing Caesar. Brutus uses memorable sentences such as: "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more." Here Brutus is stating that he did indeed care about Caesar. However, he
Compare and contrast the speeches made by Brutus and Antony over the body of Caesar.
Compare and contrast the speeches made by Brutus and Antony over the body of Caesar. Explain the ways in which Shakespeare exploits language for dramatic effects, exploring both the reactions of the crowd on stage and of the spectator who is watching the play. Brutus and Antony have made speeches over the body of Caesar whom Brutus killed. Shakespeare makes Brutus sound as if he's an honorable, loving, peaceful man, and Antony like a sly conceited revengeful man. Antony is a man who seeks revenge over Caesar's body and plunge Italy into civil war, ''that mother shall but smile when they behold their infant's quarter'd with the hands of war.'' But he seeks silence from the crowd and for them to listen to him. Brutus' aim in his speech was to make the crowd understand why he had killed Caesar 'not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Brutus uses three ways in which to address the crowd first he starts off by saying ''Romans, countrymen, and lovers'' what he means by saying this is, he thinks of them as part of the political process in Rome, which is a mistake of Brutus from him being under too much pressure, but the crowd are too fickle too notice this. The second way in which he addresses the crowd is by seeking silence ''hear me for my cause; and be silent.'' The third way was a reference to a pause ''I pause for a reply.'' Antony in his speech calls the
Does Julius Caesar suggest that Shakespeare agreed with the Lord Bishop of Winchester?
English Coursework Essay Title "Since then Princes can not be Gods by nature, being framed of the same metal and in the same mould that others are; It foloweth directly, they are gods by Office; Ruling, Judging, and Punishing in Gods steede & so deserving Gods name here on earth." A sermon preached at Westminster before the King and Queens Majesties...by the lord Bishop of Winchester (1603). Does Julius Caesar suggest that Shakespeare agreed with the Lord Bishop of Winchester? In this essay I am going to talk about Shakespeare's views and then decide if the play Julius Caesar goes suggest that Shakespeare agrees with the Lord Bishop of Winchester. In oreder to find out if William Shakespeare views do dagree with that of the Lord Bishop of Winchester I am going to dissus the Character of Julius Caesar and also describe Shakespeare's view on who is fit to govern. Shakespeare presents Julius Caesar as a powerful man, this is shown in the play, when Caesar has returned as a hero and a victorious general from a civil war between himself and Pompey, on arrival, Caesar is celebrated by the people of Rome, he is celebrate with processions through the streets of Rome and his statues are decorated by his followers. This shows that he had the power and respect of the people and that the people of Rome very much adored Caesar. Julius Caesar's power is not only shown on the
The Power of The Spoken Word.
The Power of The Spoken Word The speeches made by Mark Antony and Brutus were to influence the Roman crowed at Caesar's funeral. They begin by using similar language. Brutus starts by saying "Romans, countrymen and lovers, hear me for my cause, and be silent that you may hear". Brutus quietens them and asks them to pay close attention and believe what he is going to tell them. He speaks of his own love for Caesar, but his great love for Rome. Caesar's ambition, despite his noble qualities, would have made slaves and traitors. He tells the crowd to believe him "believe me......may believe": believe me, because you know that I am of honour; and remember that I am honourable, and therefore you may believe me. Mark Antony used similar words "Friends, Romans, countrymen lend me your ears" but his effect was different on the crowd. He was polite and he asks rather than demands the crowd's attention. He told the crowd that, they need not be afraid that he will praise Caesar and men usually remember the faults of the dead, not their goods. 'So let it be with Caesar'. Brutus has told them Caesar was ambitious; if so, Caesar has paid for his fault. In a half way through his speech, Mark Antony begins to examine the idea of a ambitious Caesar. He was generous with the spoils of victory, he cared for the sufferings of the poor, he humbly refused the crown offered to him: 'was this
IF YOU WERE THE DIRECTOR OF JULIUS CAESAR; HOW WOULD YOU MAKE THE FUNERAL SPEECHES MORE DRAMATIC?
ENGLISH COURSEWORK IF YOU WERE THE DIRECTOR OF JULIUS CAESAR; HOW WOULD YOU MAKE E FUNERAL SPEECHES MORE DRAMATIC? As every schoolboy knows, Shakespeare's play of Julius Caesar isn't a play based on reality but is a play about 'Was Brutus right to kill his beloved Caesar?' Therefore, the funeral speeches were written to allow Brutus a chance to prove that he was right to kill Julius Caesar whereas it also gives Antony the opportunity to convince the Plebeians how it was wrong to assassinate Julius Caesar. For these speeches to become livelier and not dull, this scene will be changed into a thrilling play for the spectators to watch and enjoy! Firstly, the Roman-set play has the stage picture of fruits and used objects scattered all over the floors of the closed down markets to mourn Julius Caesar's death (in other words an excuse for a holiday)! There is an elevated rectangular area in the middle of the stage and there also is a door to the elevated area. The Patricians (Antony and Brutus) have to open this door and go up a small flight of stairs to reach the top of this raised section. Here everyone all around them will see them. A red striped toga clothes these Patricians whereas the civil servants are wearing green striped togas. Dirty rags to show the audience what they earned from their worthless jobs are clothing the Plebeians. A balcony is used for speculation of
At this point in the play do you support the conspirators?
At this point in the play do you support the conspirators? At this point the play I do not support what the conspirators are going to do. I do not support what they are going to do, nor do I support the reasons of Cassius and the other conspirators. I do support Brutus' reasons because he believes that killing Caesar is the best thing to do for Rome. He assumes that with Caesar dead, Rome will remain a Repubic and not be forced under dictatorship. When Brutus joins the conspiracy, I believe that he was naïve, he did not get the real reasons why the other conspirators joined, other conspirators like Cassius, said there reasons for the killing of Caesar was for the good of Rome. What Cassius didn't tell Brutus was that he was so jealous of Caesar's love and power, he was willing to kill. At the start of the scene Cassius is very nervous about the procedures of the plot to kill Caesar, he is very tense because Popilius Lena knows of their plan, he says to Brutus:-" I fear our purpose is discovered" Cassius is very anxious, he wants the plan to go smoothly. He says that if Caesar is to find out about the plot he would kill himself:- " Brutus, what shall be done? If this be known, Cassius or Caesar never shall turn back, For I will slay myself." Cassius confesses to Brutus that if
Julius Caesar Summary
Julius Caesar Summary Marcellus and Flavius criticize the commoners for celebrating Caesar's recent military defeat of Pompey since they feel it's actually a sad day. During a victory march, a soothsayer warns Caesar to "Beware the Ides of March" (March 15); Caesar ignores him. A race is run, wherein Marc Antony, in the course of competing, touches Caesar's wife Calphurnia in hopes of curing her infertility. During the race, Cassius tries to convince Brutus that Caesar has become too powerful and too popular. Brutus neither agrees nor disagrees. Caesar confers with Antony that he fears Cassius is evil and worth fearing. Casca explains to Brutus and Cassius that shouting they heard was caused by Caesar's thrice refusal of a crown offered to him by Antony (though confusing, the commoners rejoiced that he had refused it for it indicated he is a noble man). At the third offering, Caesar collapsed and foamed at the mouth from epilepsy. Afterward, Caesar exiled/executed Flavius and Marcellus for pulling scarves off of Caesar's images (statues). In a thunderstorm, Casca meets Cicero and tells him of many ominous and fearful sights, mostly of burning images, he has seen. Cassius then meets Cicero and tells him the storm is a good sign of the evil he and his other cohorts plan to do to Caesar. It seems the senators plan to crown Caesar King, but Cassius aims to prevent it, or else
