Introduction In the annals of literature, few works have captured the complexities of human nature and societal norms as adeptly as William Shakespeare's plays. Within his oeuvre, the characters of Portia from "The Merchant of Venice" and Calpurnia from "Julius Caesar" present intriguing case studies in contrasting female roles. While both women are ensconced in patriarchal societies, their responses to...
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In the introduction part, the paper will explore and give a shortened synopsis of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar play and explore the modern interpretations of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar as a problem play. This will be achieved through the appraisal of some of the main actors such as Cassius, Brutus, and Julius Caesar, and give a detailed presentation of their characters. The...
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Cassius is one of the heads of the conspiracy to kill Caesar. As such, one of his highest objectives is to persuade Brutus to join their coalition. Cassius, being the manipulative man he is, uses multiple approaches to change Brutus’s mind. One he uses while talking to him is making Caesar seem equal to Brutus, “Like a Colossus, and we...
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Throughout the course of history, we have seen and met people with multiple faces who act kind in front of others and completely different when they are alone or offended. In the play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare subtly impels the idea that the characters are a mixture of good and evil. This idea is exemplified through the...
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The question of Brutus joining the conspiracy against Caesar was right is rather contradicting, but at the end of the day, I believe his decision wasn’t immoral and, in fact, was right. Brutus loved Caesar, but his love for Rome was bigger. The fear of someone taking over Rome entirely to themselves gave Brutus the strength to stab a knife...
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Augustus was in theory Rome's first emperor (although he never had that official title nor did he ever try to call himself an emperor). He steered Rome's evolution from a republic to an empire during the turbulent years after the assassination of Augustus's great-uncle and adoptive father Julius Caesar. It's undisputed that his administrative prowess was astounding. His lifetime accomplishments...
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The theme I chose to write about is the power of speech. In Julius Caesar, speech plays an important role in the plot. The people in the play are easily persuaded into opposing viewpoints through both Anthony’s and Brutus’ speeches. In Brutus’s speech, he says “: Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. Had you...
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Ambition is the driving force behind mankind’s history of success. With ambition, the great leaders of the world have achieved greatness. Yet, there is a delicate balance between just power and corruption. The abuse of ambition can lead to the downfall of anyone, no matter the amount of power they wield. In the play, Julius Caesar, written by William Shakespeare,...
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Calpurnia Caesar casts a small but vital role in Julius Caesar. Calpurnia is cast as the humble and obedient wife of Julius Caesar. She is a very caring, humble, and deferential human who cares greatly for her husband. She is protective and wants to make sure that her husband and everyone are well. Calpurnia fears 'O Caesar these things are...
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Introduction The assassination of Julius Caesar stands as one of the most pivotal events in Roman history, fundamentally altering the course of the Roman Republic. Central to this dramatic episode is Marcus Junius Brutus, a figure whose involvement has been subject to extensive scrutiny and debate. Brutus' participation in the conspiracy against Caesar is often characterized by a tragic dimension,...
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One central theme that is identified in William Shakespeare’s play “Julius Caesar” is how love can lead to tragedy. This is shown by Brutus’ love for Rome, Julius Caesar’s love for Brutus, and Portia’s love for Brutus. People presume that they can find happiness in love which is why they often pursue it. But contrary to popular belief, love can...
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