Julius Caesar Essay
English II
November 30, 2011.
Julius Caesar´s Essay Julius Caesar is mostly known for his great leadership in Rome´s Empire, he accomplished everything he purposed and he did whatever it took to make it happen. He had all it took to be such a leader; women were in love with him, men wanted to be part of his army and children wanted to be like him when they grow up. For Caesar all it took was courage and selfishness to get to where he was. A leader is a person who knows the way; goes the way and shows the way but no one will ever be a leader without courage. Courage was part of Caesar´s being, he knew that if he showed this part of him in the moments that seemed lost and accomplished them, people would follow him and they would...show more content...
His craving for power was the secret ingredient for the cake he was baking. "After weeks of fighting Vercingetorix, facing starvation, is forced to surrender" (Campbell) Weeks and weeks had to pass for someone to surrender and even though Caesar´s men were suffering the same hunger as their enemies Julius didn´t even think about surrender. He just wanted to prove he was stronger than Vercingetorix was and not only some of his army died because of starvation or simply because their bodies gave up he also left women and children die because he didn´t let them in his shelter for protection. But even though he left all those people dying he was still an exceptional leader. Having these two characters made Caesar a standout in a large crowd. He had all the courage he needed to fight in a lot of battles and a hidden part of him, filled with selfishness, made him want more the power he always wanted in whatever matters he could get there. He was well aware of everything he was doing, he planned every step of his way and to make them happen all he needed was lots of courage and lots selfishness.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Caesar, The Early years vol. 1, ed. Horace. New York: Fitzroy Dearborn, 2005. Print
Julius Caesar
Study Guide for "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare
The following questions will help you to prepare for your eventual test over "Julius Caesar". While I will not be collecting this, it is on you to make sure that you are answering the questions as we go. Your test will be taken directly from this study guide.
Act I
1) Judging from the events in Act I, the political mood and behavior of the Romans are best described how?
2) When we first see Brutus, he appears to be ________________________.
3) Which line from Act I foreshadows what will happen to Caesar?
4) "Truly, sir... I am but, as you would say, a cobbler" is an example of what literary device?
5) Cassius states, "Men at some time are masters of their fates: / The...show more content...
35) How would one best describe the reaction of plebeians to the speeches by Brutus and Antony?
36) What is the difference between the two funeral orations?
37) Antony says to the assembled mob, "Good friends, sweet friends, let me not stir you up / To such a sudden flood of mutiny." What is Antony trying to do by saying this?
38) When does the turning point of the play occur?
39) After the conspirators kill Caesar, they bathe their hands and swords in his blood. How does this foreshadow the end of the play? What do you think will happen?
40) When Cassius speaks in an aside to Brutus about whether or not Antony should speak at Caesar's funeral, who can hear him? Who else is on stage with him?
41) Why is Antony's speech not considered a soliloquy?
42) Possible Essay question from Act III: In Scene 2, Antony turns a shocked and confused crowd of mourners into an angry mob of rioters. On a separate sheet of paper, be prepared to write a paragraph that describes how this transformation occurs. Cite at least three ways by which Antony achieves this effect.
Act IV
43) Who is involved in the planned military conflict of Act IV?
44) In his attitude toward Lepidus, how is Antony characterized?
45) What is Brutus' main motivation?
46) What issue stands between Brutus and Cassius?
47) In his treatment of Cassius, how is Brutus characterized?
48) Who is the poet who appears in Brutus' tent in Scene 3?
49) Cassius and Brutus argue over where they should do battle with
Essay on Julius Caesar
How Betrayal Led to Downfall in Julius Caesar
In the play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare shows how friends often betray each other. Julius Caesar is about to be crowned king of Rome, when some well–known Romans decide that it is not a good idea for this to happen. They form a conspiracy and kill Caesar. Brutus, an honorable Roman and a very good friend of Caesar's, betrays Caesar by killing him for the good of Rome. Antony, Caesar's best friend and another honorable Roman, betrays Brutus by turning against the conspirators. Cassius, a respected Roman, and Brutus betray each other by arguing and destroying their friendship. All this betraying lead to many deaths in the play....show more content...
In his soliloquy, Antony praised Caesar's great personality but at the same time, he would keep saying positive things about Brutus. An example is when he says, "He was my friend, faithful and just to me; / But Brutus says he was ambitious, / And Brutus is an honorable man." (3.2.85–87). The way in which he spoke and by telling the citizens the context of Caesar's will, turned the mob against Brutus and the rest of the conspirators. The anger possessed by the countrymen can be shown when a plebeian says, "Most noble Caesar! We'll revenge his death!" (2.2.244). This betrayal by Antony caused Brutus to break off their friendship.
Cassius was also driven out of Rome with Brutus and instead of working together to win back their reputation, they began arguing with each other and destroyed their friendship. Temporarily they argued about how they would attempt to put together an army, they argued about military strategy, and they argued about other common things that should not interfere between two friends. By not cooperating with each other when they needed to, they could not succeed in making a comeback and they both committed suicides.
All these instances of betrayal could have been avoided and therefore would not have led to the downfalls of certain characters. Had Caesar lived, maybe everybody would have gotten along and Rome could
The Power Of Julius Caesar
To continue, Julius Caesar's life was based around gaining more and more power because when Caesar became dictator he began to conquer many places and people in order to become more formidable. One example of this is Julius Caesar decided to try and attack Pompey by crossing the River Rhine. EyeWitnessToHistory.com states,
"It was January 49 BC, Caesar was staying in the Northern Italian city of Ravenna and he had a decision to make. Either he acquiesced to the Senate's command or he moved southward to confront Pompey and plunge the Roman Republic into a bloody civil war."
Farther into the article it claims,
"In January of 49 BC, Julius Caesar led his army across the Rubicon river in Northern Italy and plunged the Roman Republic into the civil war."
This shows that even the decision to start a civil war was to get more power because Caesar would be taking over and controlling another powerful person. Another example, is Caesar conquers Gaul in order to gain more power and be in control of more places. PBS.org states, "Between 58 and 50 BC, Caesar used his expertise in military strategy, along with the Roman army's training and discipline to conquer and subdue the rest of Gail, up to the River Rhine."
This shows, that Julius Caesar even spent 8 years trying to conquer a country mainly for more control and for him to have authority over more people. Some argue that 8 years of war shows he is truly dedication to his people, but this is misleading because the outcome of
Essay on Julius Caesar
1. Early life Julius Caesar was born on July 13, 100 B.C. Though he was a descendent of the oldest patrician family, Julius Caesar grew up in a very poor district of Rome called Subura. As a child, he studied martial arts, history, and law ("Julius Caesar"). At the age of seventeen, Julius married Cornelia, the daughter of Luciussulla, who was a dictator of Rome. Because Luciussulla did not approve of the marriage, he tried to force the two to divorce, but they both refused. Julius Caesar studied philosophy and oratory in Greece. Soon after returning to Rome, Cornelia became pregnant. Named after her father, the baby's name was Julia. Cornelia died in 68 B.C., leaving Caesar to care for their daughter (Gruen,12). Still fairly...show more content...
The Senate had originally refused to give Pompey this land, but because of Caesar they changed their minds (Combee,95). Also, in 59 B.C., Pompey married Caesar's daughter, Julia (Gruen,13). Caesar now desired to be governor of Gaul for a five–year term. Also a great general, Caesar spent years conquering Gaul. He became a loyal friend to many of the people there. While conquering, Caesar became very powerful and very popular. His many conquests continued and his army grew stronger and stronger (Combee,95). Fortunately, Caesar's campaigns in Gaul brought great wealth and popularity to Rome. They also brought great popularity to him ("Julius Caesar"). To many people, Caesar was a hero (Gruen,13). After his second term as governor in Gaul, the hero returned to Rome. Growing very jealous of Caesar, Pompey joined his enemies. The Senate persistently tried to disband Caesar's powerful army. He refused to do this, which caused major friction with the Senate (Combee,95). Then, on January 10, 49 B.C., Caesar crossed the Rubicon River with his army. This was the start of the Civil War. Afraid of the more powerful army, Pompey and his army retreated. Though, this was not the end. Though they knew of his great conquering abilities, the enemies continued to plan the downfall of Julius Caesar ("Julius Caesar"). As a conquer, Caesar was one of the greatest. He was greatly honored for many of his victories. In 47 B.C.,
The Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is the one of the famous Roman generals. Many may recognize this name from the great works of Shakespeare. Before the great works of Shakespeare, Julius Caesar was famous in his Roman city which. Julius Caesar was a dictator that turned the Roman republic to the Roman Empire. Even though the life time of Julius Caesar took place in 100 BC – 44 BC, people everywhere will mention Caesar's name and legacy. For starters, Julius Caesar's time was very different from today life. People did not get married because they were in love with the each other most of the time. The reason people in Roman time got married was for perfect children. Babies that were not fit or unhealthy during this time would be thrown out and left for dead. According to Phillip Freeman, "Roman families had to keep the first girl that is born and all healthy boys." (Freeman 23). During this time there were no public schools, only private schools and tutors that came to the house. Julius Caesar had a tutor who taught him and is sisters. Children that did not behave during this time would be whipped by their teachers (Freeman 24). When boys turned 15 or 16 they would be considered an adult. Another thing different about this time is that crucifixions took place. Caesar would do crucifixions to pirates (Freeman 40).
Crucifixions would start off with a man being flogged, humiliated, and weakened. After being beaten the criminal would
Essay On Julius Caesar
Introduction– Julius Caesar was a dictator of Rome in 47 BC, and then in 44 BC, he was appointed dictator for life.But really, who was Julius Caesar? Who is this man that was murdered because of his poor leadership?
Some historians may believe that Julius Caesar did things that was for the benefit of Rome, and that he made Rome more powerful in a strong way. I understand why some people think that he was a good person, he did do things to benefit Rome. For one thing, he supposedly did give rights to the foreign citizen tribes outside of Rome, and although he did do other things to benefit Rome, all in all, I believe that Julius Caesar was a horrific dictator because he didn't have good relationship skills, he couldn't see that he was...show more content...
They were raising taxes, and Julius was hungry for power. As the laws of Rome read that he had to kill the current dictator to become the new dictator, he killed Sulla, and became the new dictator.– If you were a part of the senate in Rome at that time, and you agreed with the current dictator 's philosophies, and then a new one came along that did everything differently, would you support him? The senate grew angry with all of Caesars ideas, and that 's how they 're terrible relationship started... Maybe you still believe that my point of Caesar, having bad relationships is phony, but think from another point of view, Because in the end, the senate decided to stab him 23 times, one of those people being his best friends... These three reasons show why I think Julius Caesar had bad relationships, and that goes to show that he was a horrific dictator.
P2– Hurting, not helping Rome
Julius Caesar wanted the biggest and the best of everything, but, the Idea that Caesar was creating a more powerful environment for the people of Rome was a complete distorted philosophy. Caesar may have been able to make his way to the top of dictatorship, but he ended up hitting rock bottom for his ways. Wanting the most beautiful empire is not a crime, but, Caesar had no right taking people from their friends and families to use as slaves to build the beauty that is Rome. As we are tricked
Julius Caesar
In Shakespeare's historic tragedy, Julius Caesar, Cassius struggles to take down Rome's extremely admired leader, Caesar. To cause Caesar's demise, Cassius must convince Brutus, Caesar's trusted companion, to join him and the conspirators. In order to do this, Cassius goes through many steps to achieve this throughout act one, ending in the fall of Caesar later in the play. Before Cassius begins to arrange the assassination of Caesar, he must first not only gain Brutus's approval, but also gain his hand in helping. Cassius would not be able to successfully take down Caesar without Brutus's help. The struggle that Cassius faces that causes the greatest set–back is the trust of the Roman citizens. Cassius does need to have someone with a...show more content...
If it be aught toward the general good,
Set honor in one eye and death i' th' other, And I will look on both indifferently,
For let the gods so speed me as I love the name of honor more than I fear death (6)." Brutus would rather die than lose his honor and nobility, or lose the support of the citizens. Throughout his actions, Brutus does not do what he believes is best for him, but what is best for Rome. Cassius responds saying, "I know that virtue to be in you... honour is the subject of my story (6)." Cassius prefixes everything he is going to say with this idea of nobility. Cassius knows he can win over Brutus if he convinces him that joining him would be the honorable thing to do, and it would be best for Rome. This idea is what eventually wins Brutus over. Cassius then brings up the idea of fate. Cassius says, "Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars But in ourselves, that we are underlings. Brutus and Caesar–what should be in that "Caesar"? Why should that name be sounded more than yours? Write them together, yours is as fair a name. Sound them, it doth become the mouth as well. Weigh them, it is as heavy (7–8)." Cassius is beginning to convince Brutus that he is just as or even more so of a capable leader than Caesar. Brutus does not completely turn down the idea. Brutus responds saying, "That you do love me, I am nothing jealous. What you would work me to, I have some aim (8)." Brutus sees