Discuss the main Characteristics of Julius Caesar, from Shakespeares play Julius Caesar.
Discuss the main Characteristics of Julius Caesar, from Shakespeares play Julius Caesar. In Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar", the first impression we get of Caesar is that he is a man with absolute power. Throughout the play Caesar speaks to himself using a third person perspective. An example of this is when the soothsayer calls to Caesar during the opening of the play and Caesar says, "Caesar is turn'd to hear". This comment also shows that Caesar had a physical weakness, deafness, and was very aware of his public image. In the opening scenes it is made clear the Caesar seems to be very arrogant and this is his greatest weakness. Caesars arrogance allows for him to be easily manipulated by the 'conspirators' around him, such as Brutus. This shows that his own arrogance leads to his supposed "good" judge of character being clouded by compliments and an inflated ego. It is Caesars arrogance and ego that ultimately lives to his death. Caesar thought of himself as more than just an average person, he felt that he was almost 'superhuman', free from any weakness. The public or common people in the play are portrayed as foolish an easily led people. The common people have a great deal of respect for Caesar and most likely believe that he would be a good, powerful leader who would be able to solve Rome's problems. Caesar probably believes those things as well but he
Compareing Mark Antony and Brutus's speech
Comparing Mark Antony and Brutus's speech Section one In the play 'Julius Caesar' the Roman emperor has large ambitions as he wanted to be the ultimate ruler or king. This is the point where twelve conspirators plot to put an end to these mighty ambitions; however, in amongst these conspirators one of his closest friends, Brutus. Brutus agreed with the eradication of Caesar completely, however they all feared Mark Antony, because they knew that he was a true friend of Caesar; therefore Mark feared for his life due to the conspirators. But if he tries to prevent the assassination of Caesar then he knew that he would also 'disappear'. When everything had taken place i.e. the assassination Caesar, and Rome found out about this, the two closest to Caesar give speeches to calm them down, Mark Antony and Brutus. I will analyse the way in which they conduct their speeches and then finally compare them. Mark Antony's speech The very fist thing that we notice about this speech is that he opens with a triple of "Friends, Romans, countrymen" this is effective because it gives the crowd an extra boost of wanting to hear his speech, also it not only does this but also it flatters the audience by relating them to people of Marks friend and companion. Then directly after this he uses metaphoric questioning of "lend me your ears", this is good from him because although the people respect
The Cop and the Anthem Critique
The Cop and the Anthem Critique The main character soapy is homeless and trying to get thrown in jail for the winter so he will have a warm place to stay and food to eat. Colloquialism is used in this story when Soapy refers to jail as the island. This Colloquialism reflects the culture of Soapy. The author does this to show the setting of the story, which is New York. The "Island" symbolizes a refuge, a place distanced from crowds and noisy civilization. And a place where soapy can be comfortable. This is used by the author to show Soapy's situation as a homeless person and the importance of Soapy's need to survive the winter. Allusions are used several times in this story. The first allusion is to the government. In the story it says Soapy has to become a Committee of Ways and Means. I didn't notice this at first but when I re-read it I thought this had to serve a specific purpose. The Committee of Ways and Means is a part of the government that makes decisions on matters such as the how the budget is spent. Therefore, Soapy has to become a Committee of Ways and Means because he has to decide where to spend the winter. The author uses this allusion to show sopay's dilema and the decision he must make. The second allusion comes when the author is discussing why soapy doesn't accept charity. An allusion to William Shakespeare's The tragedy of Julius Caesar is made. He
Say why Anthony,cassius and ceasar are not noble.
Check tenses Say why Anthony,cassius and ceasar are not noble Check flow +250 words Julius Caesar Question: Is Brutus the Noblest Roman of them all? Throughout the play "Julius Caesar" it could be argued that many characters show signs of being noble. Brutus however, the dramatic focus of the play is described by Anthony as "the noblest roman of them all." Why does Anthony say this and is this true? From Act 1 scenes 2 and 3 we learn most about the character of Brutus "I love... the name of honour more than I fear death." Cassius then responds with "I know that virtue to be in you Brutus" this emphasises to the reader from the start that Brutus is perceived to be honourable. Brutus is portrayed as a man who is widely respected in society with a social conscience. From the start of the play we see Brutus set aside from the rest of the conspirators, he is at an objective viewer unlike the other conspirators like Cassius who is motivated by envy, revenge and self interest. " And Cassius is a wretched creature, and must bend his body if Caesar carelessly but nod on him". It was because Brutus was so loved throughout Rome that he was vital to the plot to kill Caesar "Win the Noble Brutus to our Party" Brutus was manipulated and he joined the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar after much careful thought and manipulative flattery by Cassius. " I know the virtue in you
In your opinion who was the noblest Roman of them all? Examine the ways treachery and deceit are shown in Julius Caesar.
Rough Essay. In your opinion who was the noblest Roman of them all? Examine the ways treachery and deceit are shown in Julius Caesar. In this essay I am going to examine how each of the characters in Julius Caesar were noble or not noble in the things they did and decide who is the most noble as well as examining the ways treachery and deceit are shown in the play. Firstly Julius Caesar. We know Caesar is a good leader and fighter in battle because everybody comes out to see his return at the start of the play and they say "What conquest brings him home" that quote suggests he has made many conquests which was considered noble in Roman times. Also near the start of the play Caesar is offered the crown three times but each time he refuses to take it "And then he offered it the third time; he put it the third time by: and still as he refused it" this shows that Caesar was offered the chance to become king of Rome but declined because he thought it was better for Rome to be a republic like it already was, so that was very noble. Secondly Brutus. W e know that Brutus and Caesars were great friends but he joined the conspirators and helped murder Caesar "seeing Brutus about to strike also" that wouldn't be
Compare the speeches of Mark Antony and Brutus in 'Julius Caesar'.
Sean Martin Compare the speeches of Mark Antony and Brutus in 'Julius Caesar' The play 'Julius Caesar' was first performed in 1599 at the Globe theatre in London. The Globe theatre was built earlier that year and 'Julius Caesar' was one of the first plays performed there. This gives us reason to believe that the play was written towards the end of 1598 and beginning of 1599. William Shakespeare wrote the play 'Julius Caesar' because 'Plutarchs Lives', William Shakespeare's source of history, allowed him to use his imagination and create a sell out play. In the history book of most of the facts are the same as William Shakespeare's however he had to change some of the events in order to make it into a play and not just a documentary. In order to make 'Julius Caesar' more effective he had to shorten the time span of the play, in reality the whole scenario took months but William Shakespeare shortened the play to just a matter of days. Another reason for William Shakespeare writing the play was his interest in political assassination and the miseries of rebellion and civil war. The Queen at the time's reign was almost up, and a subtle way of informing the public that they needed an heir was through his play. Brutus was born into a noble family and from an early age was a close friend to Julius Caesar. Brutus was not a selfish man and he wanted the best for Rome, he shows
'Julius Caesar'- Shakespeare
'Julius Caesar'- Shakespeare Pre 1914-Drama Julius Caesar, a Roman tragedy was written by William Shakespeare in 1599. It was one of the earliest of Shakespeare's three Roman history plays. The play is based in real events the assassination of Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator on 15th March 44BC. Although Julius Caesar is set in Rome over 2000 years ago it explore themes that have a contemporary relevance to the Elizabethans. Julius Caesar is murdered and has left no heir or successor. Queen Elizabeth of the Shakespeare time also did not leave an heir to the throne, which caused a lot of confusion for the Elizabethans. The Elizabethans appreciated the play as it was covering the same situation they were in. Four hundred years before the play was written, the last king of Rome had been removed as he had proved to be like those before him. The Monarchy was replaced by the republic and the Senate took charge. This shows how easy it is to get dispose of rulers who become to powerful and tyrannical. Brutus and Mark Antony are the primary sources of the plays plot. The play is tightly constructed. It establishes the dramatic problem of alarm of Julius Caesar's ambition to become "king" or dictator. In the very first scene Caesar has become so powerful and liked by the Senate and the people of Rome that it is likely he will be declared king. The Republicans however do not like
'Julius Caesar' Essay- the Difference Between Brutus and Cassius.
John Burns 10H 'Julius Caesar' Essay- the Difference Between Brutus and Cassius In Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus and Cassius are contrasting characters. They differ in the way they perceive Antony as a threat to the assassination plot, their dominance in personality, and their moral obligation. In Julius Caesar, Brutus is the more naïve, dominant and noble character, while Cassius is the more perceptive, submissive, and manipulative person. Brutus and Cassius are very different in the way they perceive Antony. Brutus is very trusting and naïve when he judges Antony. When the subject of killing Antony comes up among the conspirators, Brutus underestimates how dangerous Antony could be and says, "For Antony is but a limb of Caesar". This statement means Brutus does not think it is necessary to kill Antony and he thinks that without Caesar, Antony is worthless. Another incident where Brutus misjudges Antony is when he allows Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral. Brutus trusts that Antony will not say anything bad about the conspirators or him: "What Antony shall speak I will protest he speaks by leave and by permission, and that we are contented Caesar shall have all true rites and lawful ceremonies. It shall advantage us more than do us wrong". Brutus actually thinks that by letting Antony speak the conspirators and he will have a better situation for themselves
What makes Act 3 Scene 1 of 'Julius Caesar' such a powerful piece of drama? Are modern facilities needed to bring out the scene's dramatic qualities?
What makes Act 3 Scene 1 of 'Julius Caesar' such a powerful piece of drama? Are modern facilities needed to bring out the scene's dramatic qualities? Caesar, the successful general and statesmen, appeared to be increasingly popular and powerful after his successful military victories. Fellow politicians were jealous. They were concerned that with Caesar as leader he could turn the Roman Republic into a dictatorship. However, could they persuade Brutus, his personal friend, to betray him? During Act 3 Scene 1 we see events unfold. Caesar appears at the Capitol with other senators. While addressing the multitude he meets his fate as conspirators, one of them being a great friend, stab him. Mark Antony, a supporter and brilliant politician, remains loyal and seeks revenge. Act 3 Scene 1 is without doubt a powerful piece of drama. An atmosphere of suspense is created by a warning being mentioned again. "The Ides of March are come." "Ay Caesar, but not gone". The audience is reminded that something is going to happen. Shakespeare uses language to create effect and various moods. In the play, Caesar uses imagery, comparing himself to the "northern star" which is a symbol of greatness and something to be followed. He also asks "Wilt thou lift up Olympous?" which is a Greek mountain, home of the gods. His language is emotive and symbolises his feeling of power. Repetition of
The scene that I have chosen to direct in the play Julius Caesar is Act 3 Scene 1.
Julius Caesar The scene that I have chosen to direct in the play 'Julius Caesar' is Act 3 Scene 1. This scene is one of importance and I will concentrate on the build up to the murder of Caesar. Julius Caesar is the character that I have chosen to direct through out this scene. Director (D): Okay Arnold. This is an extremely important scene in the play. As you know you play the part of Julius Caesar. During this scene you will have to do many things but the most important one is to make sure that you die well. As Caesar you are the greatest and most successful Roman 'ever'. You have won numerous battles and have created order within Rome. You believe you are so powerful, but this is your downfall because you are arrogant you fail to see what is happening around you. The influence that you have must be left behind. It must also be present in the minds of the murderers, as it will affect the way they think. At the opening of the scene you are standing outside the capitol on the ides of March. You are confident that nothing will happen to you, knowing who you are and realising that you're the most powerful roman and you regard yourself as a god. So when you are say to the soothsayer "The ides of March are come" you must come across as relaxed and have a calm tone of voice, also be dismissive because you think you are untouchable, this is a sign of your arrogance. Always
